The Sting of Betrayal
How chilling it is, to read about Judas' blatant, methodical betrayal of Jesus! Not only was he already in cahoots with the leadership wanting Jesus' removal, but he sat with Jesus, shared a meal with him, and played innocent to His face! How sad, for Jesus, I feel, to be among friends, knowing His death is near, and yet also knowing one of these men would betray Him to that end. I find myself, not only in awe, but pitying Jesus. Though "just a man," He was willing to take on the mantle of our sins and die to cleanse us of them. Not only that, but He had to face some of the darkest aspects of humanity on His way to the cross, and the first, that betrayal from one of His own.
And yet he still went along with God's plan. He still chose to die for us – He suffered this pain, for us. Jesus knows the darkness of mankind: Anything we suffer, so has He – Multifold.
Raina
RCIA Candidate
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