“Immediately while He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came up accompanied by a crowd with swords and clubs, who were from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders” (Mark 14:43).
If we surround ourselves with people who agree with us, we can feel high and mighty. Judas came against God-in-the-flesh. It may seem that we can do this, but it is utter foolishness. Sadly, many do it all the time. If the Lord did not have a purpose in this, it would not have happened. As it is, this is what the Lord had the prophets speak of. Woe to the one who betrays the Lord.
Lord God of heaven and earth, You know I sin, but I do not mean to betray You. Help me to never gather a crowd that is willing to agree with me. Help me to live according to the Gospel. Lead me in the way of truth and help me to abide in You, learning how to live and love. You have given me the words of eternal life, and I know how difficult things can be in this life. Help me to learn how to abide in You in all circumstances.
Lord Jesus, You have suffered the betrayal of so many. Only because You are God in the flesh could You do this. Help me in my daily journey to humbly submit to the Father’s will and live within the circumstances which I find myself. Guide me to navigate the difficulties of this world in order that I may now and always live according to the way of the righteous. Lead me Lord, and keep me from trying to be the one who leads. Amen.
