The Sweet Sixteen Words of Jesus

There may be no more powerful words recorded in the Bible than the sweet sixteen words Jesus spoke to Pilate during his trial before the people. Pilate thought he was the one in power, the one with the most authority in the outcome of Christ's case. However, Jesus informed Pilate how very limited his earthly power really was. 

Read the exchange between Pilate and Jesus with careful attention to the sweet sixteen words Jesus gave in response:

¹⁰ So Pilate said to Jesus, “Aren’t you going to answer me? Don’t you know that I have the authority to free you or to crucify you?”

¹¹ Jesus answered Pilate, “You wouldn’t have any authority over me if it hadn’t been given to you from above." (John 19:10-11a GWT)  

When the devil taunts us, acting as if he's the one with the power and authority over our lives, let's rebuke our adversary by echoing to him the same sweet sixteen words that Jesus spoke to Pilate -- sweet words for us, but bitter words for satan.

Grateful