February 21, 2026 3:00 am
The rejection of Jesus Christ is a recurring theme throughout history, from ancient times to the present day, as people prefer to idolize secular leaders and ideologies over the Lord and his teachings.
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Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Not this man. Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas.
Now Barabbas was a robber. John, eighteen forty. Unfortunately, this is the attitude of every generation toward its Creator and Redeemer. Jesus Christ was in the world, and the world was made by him. and the world knew him not.
He came unto his own, and his own received him not. Not this man, they cried, and still cry today. We will not have this man to reign over us. Even in a nation founded as a Christian nation, the name of Jesus Christ is banished from the schools, ignored in the halls of government, and blasphemed on the streets. And whom did they choose instead of this man?
they preferred Barabbas, who was not only a robber, but also a revolutionary and murderer. Today, they idolize the atheist Darwin, or the robber Lenin. or the revolutionary Mao. or the murderer, Hitler. or any one of thousand Antichrist.
but they will not have Christ. What then will they do with Christ? Away with him, away with him, crucify him. was the cry even of the religious leaders during his life here on earth. and it is little different today.
Ye denied the Holy One and the just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you, proclaimed Peter. The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. The rejection of Christ today is often more subtle, but it is just as real. rulers, industrialists, scientists, educators, and commentators all say indeed, if not in word, that they will not have this man to reign over them. But as many as received him To them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.
John 1.12. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/slash donate. Your gift of any amount helps us to reach others with biblical truth and encouragement.
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