Were you there? Pilate’s wife

While court was still in session, Pilate’s wife sent him a message: “Don’t get mixed up in judging this noble man. I’ve just been through a long and troubled night because of a dream about him.” Matthew 27:19. MSG

Pilate’s wife, though unnamed, offers a quiet yet powerful challenge to the forces of power. Her dream, a warning of Jesus’s innocence, disrupts the prevailing narrative of condemnation. She speaks truth to her husband, standing as a voice of conscience amid political expediency. Her plea, though ultimately ignored, brings to light the moral struggle within the Passion story.

Lent invites us to reflect on her perspective: the burden of knowing the truth and the frustration of witnessing injustice. How often do we remain silent when our conscience calls us to act? We can learn from her courage to speak truth, even when it is inconvenient, and understand the power of one voice in the face of oppression.

Let's pray
Give me the courage to speak truth in moments when it is difficult or unpopular to hear. Strengthen my heart to stand for righteousness. Help me grow in wisdom and boldness, Lord. In Jesus' name. Amen.