Silence is Protest
What would it feel like to stand silent in the face of injustice?
Matthew 27:14, The Inclusive Bible
But Jesus did not answer Pilate on a single count, much to the governor’s surprise.
In Matthew 27:14, Jesus stands before Pilate, the man who holds His life in his hands, and says nothing.
Not a word.
Pilate, probably a little annoyed or maybe even perplexed, presses Him, “Don’t you hear what they’re accusing you of? Answer me!” And yet, Jesus remains silent. It’s a silence that’s deafening. It’s not passive or weak. It’s active resistance. By not defending Himself, Jesus isn’t just shutting down the conversation; He’s refusing to play by the rules of a broken system that thrives on accusation and power. He’s saying, "I don’t need to justify myself to you."
In this moment, silence becomes His form of protest. Sometimes, our silence is the loudest form of resistance. It’s the courage to let injustice speak for itself while we stand firm in what we know is true.
What would it feel like to stand silent in the face of injustice? Do you identify with Jesus as a model of resistance? Where do you see opportunities for speaking healing?