Payback
Luke 22:63-65
The guards in charge of Jesus began mocking and beating him. They blindfolded him and said, “Prophesy to us! Who hit you that time?” And they hurled all sorts of terrible insults at him.
The guards in charge of Jesus began mocking and beating him. They blindfolded him and said, “Prophesy to us! Who hit you that time?” And they hurled all sorts of terrible insults at him.
Most people, guys especially, would react exactly the same way in this situation if they had the ability that Jesus did. Jesus knew exactly who hit Him. He knew what was going to happen next. He had the power to change things. He could even come back later after His resurrection and take care of business. He could get each one of these guys back for what they did to Him. Every blow could be re payed, every insult could be returned. But that was not who Jesus was. He would come back and get them for what they did but it probably would not look anything like our definition of "Payback". Below is a sample of what could have been going through His mind as he endured this pain and ridicule.
Payback is coming boy, but it's not what you think.
Yeah, I know your name. This bruise is your handiwork.
But I've got a plan. I'm biding my time.
Just you wait - cause I'm sending my guy.
When he finds you you'll know. You'll remember this day.
Then, at that time, you'll kneel down and pray.
You'll wish today never happened. You might want to die.
You will wish you could change things, but you won't even try.
I know what will happen. I'm planning it now.
I promise - it WILL happen. I make you this vow.
Peter will find you, or maybe it's Paul.
I might send a couple or possibly all.
Cause they're gonna show you, why I don't answer now.
They'll make you regret every smack, every blow.
Your eyes will be opened. You will see and you'll know.
You'll give me your life.
Things just won't be the same.
And then on that day, when you finally die,
We'll meet face to face, and you'll finally know why.
I accept every punch, every smack every curse
It's you that I care for. Without them no rescue.
No eternity either, least none worth living for.
I'll open the door
Give you keys to the kingdom, and life evermore.
Son, I suffer for you.
Cause there's no other way.
So strike me once more.
You will thank me some day.
Yeah, I know what is coming.
The nails and the cross.
Now you think you're a tough guy,
Sent to show me who's boss.
But what's coming right after is where victory's won.
When Paul finally find you. He''ll make sure things get done.
Cause I've got a mansion,
And a stone with your name.
But to make sure you get it.
I'll endure all your pain.
Yeah, I know your name. This bruise is your handiwork.
But I've got a plan. I'm biding my time.
Just you wait - cause I'm sending my guy.
When he finds you you'll know. You'll remember this day.
Then, at that time, you'll kneel down and pray.
You'll wish today never happened. You might want to die.
You will wish you could change things, but you won't even try.
I know what will happen. I'm planning it now.
I promise - it WILL happen. I make you this vow.
Peter will find you, or maybe it's Paul.
I might send a couple or possibly all.
Cause they're gonna show you, why I don't answer now.
They'll make you regret every smack, every blow.
Your eyes will be opened. You will see and you'll know.
You'll give me your life.
Things just won't be the same.
And then on that day, when you finally die,
We'll meet face to face, and you'll finally know why.
I accept every punch, every smack every curse
It's you that I care for. Without them no rescue.
No eternity either, least none worth living for.
I'll open the door
Give you keys to the kingdom, and life evermore.
Son, I suffer for you.
Cause there's no other way.
So strike me once more.
You will thank me some day.
Yeah, I know what is coming.
The nails and the cross.
Now you think you're a tough guy,
Sent to show me who's boss.
But what's coming right after is where victory's won.
When Paul finally find you. He''ll make sure things get done.
Cause I've got a mansion,
And a stone with your name.
But to make sure you get it.
I'll endure all your pain.
