How To Overcome Excuses. Part [12] 03/26/2026 (Morning thought)

Matthew 27:13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marveled greatly.

Matthew 27:26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. 29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

Matthew 27:30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head. 45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?… John 19: 28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.

[The Desire of Ages pp 746] To those who suffered death by the cross, it was permitted to give a stupefying potion, to deaden the sense of pain. This was offered to Jesus; but when He had tasted it, He refused it. He would receive nothing that could becloud His mind. His faith must keep fast hold upon God. This was His only strength. To becloud His senses would give Satan an advantage.

Matthew 27: 34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

How To Overcome Excuses. Part [11] 03/26/2026 (Evening thought)

Matthew 26:67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, 68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, who is he that smote thee?

Patriarchs & prophets pp 567] The real greatness of the man is measured by the power of the feelings that he controls, not by those that control him…. So, the question is: How do we gain the victory over excuses? The answer is by looking to Jesus, and taking full responsibility for our actions. What do we mean by looking to Jesus, and then making good choices in the positive? We mean looking to Jesus in all of the different scenarios that might occur on a personal level, and gaining strength from His course of action.

Here He is on the issue of not having sufficient sleep and having to deal with a volatile situation in which many persons would be prone to make excuses for their failures…. Matthew 26:20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. 21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

Matthew 26:38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry you here, and watch with me. 43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. 45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Matthew 27:1 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!