“That day Herod and Pilate became friends—before this they had been enemies.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭23‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Speed bump.

Pilate sent Jesus to Herod as he was under his jurisdiction to try and ultimately to condemn. 

United in their mutual disdain for Jesus, the two rival leaders had found something in common. 

Jesus was the speed bump. 

We read certain passages that give us pause. For me, this was one of them. 

Neither could find a reason to prosecute Jesus but Herod put the matter to a popular vote and wiped the guilt from his hands. 

How ironic that a relationship would be mended at the expense of Jesus’ crucifixion. 

But that’s exactly what Jesus does.