DAY 2: THE BETRAYAL OF JESUS
This week we remember the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus. It was perhaps the longest week of Jesus’ life and the most dramatic in terms of extreme. Beginning the week, He was lauded as the Savior of the nation, and mere days later, crucified as a criminal. Truly, the week tested Jesus and found Him to be pure, holy, and true. The week also tested His closest friends, the disciples.
As we reflect on Jesus’ week, let it be your own week as well. Put yourself into the sandals of one of the disciples. Transport yourself back in time and imagine you were there… because you were.
We will be reading John’s account of Jesus’ last day with the disciples prior to His death. As a sidenote, Lyanne and I are out of of town until Wednesday, and so the devotions this week will rely heavily on your reading and meditating on the Scriptures. From time to time, my schedule does not always allow me to devote the time I would like to these devotions, but I am confident that the Holy Spirit will work through your efforts of spending time with Him and His Word.
Today, please read John 18:1-11, Judas’ betrayal of Jesus. As you read this passage, reflect on what might be the thoughts of Judas in that moment. Reflect on Jesus, who knew this was coming. Spend time praying that God would open your eyes to the relevance of this passage in your life.
