Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, The one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard. And when he came, he went up to him at once and said, Rabbi! And he kissed him. And they laid hands on him and seized him. Mark 14:44–46 ESV It was now dark. Jesus and the disciples had finished their last supper, sang a hymn together, and went to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. Judas, who had just been with them at supper, now showed up with an armed group of men to arrest them. Their friend was now their enemy. Judas walked over and kissed Jesus on the cheek to let the guards know who they were to arrest. This really hurt. One of His own twelve that He had picked had now betrayed Him. Jesus took our sin away and He suffered for it so we would not have to. Other things that He went through were an example for us. Betrayal is something that most of us will experience at some point and it hurts. If this happens to you do what Jesus did: Stay focused on your purpose and forgive the betrayer as quickly as possible. Do not delay God’s work and get side tracked or filled with bitterness even though it cuts like a knife.
Posted on: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 23:44:10 +0000
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