The chief priests and scribes had three years to build a case against Jesus, and after all that time, they were calling in false witnesses, grasping at straws, desperate for anything to use to convict Jesus.
If you or I were in the same situation, we'd likely be pretty anxious. We'd be looking for any way out, worried about what the next steps might be, worried about repercussions to our reputation or outlook.
Jesus, however, is a calm in the midst of the storm. He's been wrongly arrested, wrongly accused, and yet there is no anxiety there. He remains silent before his accusers, completely certain of the outcome no matter how broken the process may be.
This level of confidence and trust is something we aspire to. When life seems to be falling apart at the seams, the ability to tune our hearts to hear the Holy Spirit whisper silently to us is something to grasp for, to work towards. May we pray for the spiritual maturity to have such trust in the long-term outcome that the short-term setbacks do not lead us to despair.
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