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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Betrayal
While Jesus was speaking, a group of people came. One of the
twelve apostles was leading the group. He was Judas. Judas
came close to Jesus so that he could kiss Jesus. But Jesus
said to him, "Judas, are you using the kiss {of friendship}
to give the Son of Man {to his enemies}?"
-- Luke 22:47-48 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
The phrase that hurts me most for Jesus in this verse is "one of his
twelve disciples." Jesus is betrayed by "one of his own." Not only
that, he was betrayed by an act of loving greeting. Everything about
this event is hurtful and horrifying. How can someone with whom you've
shared your most intimate moments and deepest truths give you up to
those who hate you? Unfortunately, it happens all too frequently.
However, when we go through such trials, we can be assured that Jesus
knows our pain and lovingly draws alongside us to comfort us. He has
been there. He has suffered excruciating pain all set up by the
betrayal of one of his closest friends. So in our hurt, let us draw
near to him and know that he is there to help us make it through our
hours of deepest darkness and despair.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Father, thank you for being so close and personal. Thank you for not
being far off and detached. Thank you for experiencing our earthly pain
when Jesus was one of us. I now draw near to receive your grace and
help in my time of need. In the name of Jesus, my faithful friend,
Lord, and Savior I pray. Amen.
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