Luke 23:1-25 and John 18:28-38
In John’s account, Pilate asks Jesus, “What is truth.” This was in response to Jesus’ statement, “All who love truth recognize that what I say is true.” Pilate was at a crucial moment of truth in his life and even through Truth was standing right in front of him, he could not see or understand truth. Jesus said, “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” History tells us that Pilate never was “set free” and later committed suicide. The little history we have on Pilate tells us that before and after the trial of Jesus, Pilate’s life was tragic and pathetic. Pilate’s moment of historical fame is that he is the man who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. Can you imagine being his child or grand child? It makes me stop and think what legacy am I leaving for my kids and their kids? Stephen Covey in “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” states that a great way to insure you leave a good legacy is to begin with the end in mind. In other words, what will my kids say about me when I pass from this life to the next. I hope they will say that my dad helped me to see and understand the Truth, Jesus Christ.
