Day 13 Matthew 26 v 14-30; 47-56 Judas and his Betrayal

Matthew 26 v 14-30 Judas and his Betrayal
Matthew 26 v 47-56
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This feels one of the most difficult reflections to write. What can we say about a man who spent three years in the presence of Jesus and then at the end chose to betray him for pieces of silver? For those of us who have experienced betrayal, we know and understand the power of it, the destruction it can wreak, and how incapacitating it can be.

All we can do is protect our own hearts from betraying others. Do we keep ourselves true to our word? Do we mean what we say and say what we mean? Are we quick to apologise and the first to forgive? Do we keep a short list of grievances and live to serve and see the best in others? Are we the first to praise and the last to gossip?

And if we find ourselves betrayed, seek the solace of God.

Jesus spent three years with the man that he knew would betray him, welcoming him as one of his close disciples.

Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth,
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
grant to all those who are admitted
      into the fellowship of Christ's religion,
that they may reject those things
      that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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