S – So Pilate decided to grant their demand ²⁵ and released the one they were asking for, who had been thrown into prison for rebellion and murder. But he handed Jesus over to their will.

Luke 23:24–25 CSB

O – “But he handed Jesus over to their will.”  Not the people, not the Romans, not the leaders – to their will.  A couple of observations on this:

• The battle between God’s will and our will goes back to God with Adam and Eve. (They had a choice.)
• Our human nature strives for our own will to be accomplished.
• Our human nature (will) is sinful.
• Satan played the “wills” of the people, just like he did Adam and Eve to choose themselves over God.

A – I must continue to evaluate my will so that it aligns and honors God’s will first.

R – Lord, the enemy desires to manipulate me to follow my will over God’s will.  Help me to walk with wisdom and humility to discern your will and align with it.  Give me strength and courage to do this each day.