Darkness Reigns... Briefly

On the night he was arrested, Jesus told his accusers, Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour—when darkness reigns. Luke 22:53

• When Darkness Reigned... Judas was betraying our Lord.
• When Darkness Reigned... Peter was denying he the Savior
• When Darkness Reigned... The Disciples fled
• When Darkness Reigned... The crowd asked for Barabbas
• When Darkness Reigned... Pilate washed his hands of the matter

Yes, when Darkness Reigned it looked very bleak - it seemed as if the entire world was turned upside down. Yet Jesus had the proper perspective. Did you catch the last part of the verse, this is your HOUR. Darkness was limited! In the grand scheme of things Darkness only had a momentary glimpse of victory. 

However scripture makes it clear Jesus reigns for all of eternity... 

God exalted him (Jesus) to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11

This Easter, as you read the headlines of our day and listen to the talking heads spout all kinds of course and vile speech and see evil applauded, would you remember we have a savior who reigns forever and Darkness will only reign... BRIEFLY!