Countdown to Easter: The Preparation Mark 14:43-46 “43 Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders. 44 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: ‘The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.’ 45 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, ‘Rabbi’ and kissed him. 46 The men seized Jesus and arrested him.” --------------------------------------- SCRIPTURE REFLECTION It would seem enough to be rejected by religious leaders and to be scorned by the very people you had healed, taught, and loved. Yet Jesus’ arrest is filled with even greater betrayal when one of his own disciples delivers him to his accusers. Judas betrays his Lord with a kiss. --------------------------------------- PRAYER God, how easy it is for me to look upon Judas with a critical eye. How could he? Yet if I am honest, I myself have stood with Judas in his betrayal. For every time I sin I reject you. I betray you. Oh how I need your cross. I cling to your cross this Easter, receiving your forgiveness in the midst of my continued betrayal.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 02:32:21 +0000
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