The Wrong Thing at the Right Time
Then one of the twelve apostles went to talk to the leading
priests. This was the follower named Judas Iscariot. Judas
wanted to give Jesus to them. The leading priests were very
happy about this. They promised to pay Judas for doing this.
So Judas waited for the best time to give Jesus to them.
-- Mark 14:10-11 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
This section of Mark began (in 14:1) with the enemies of Jesus plotting
his death. It now ends with one of Jesus' own close followers offering
to betray him to death. How sad! Rather than looking closely at Jesus'
ministry and hearing what he had to say, his enemies were looking for
the right time and place to kill him while Judas was looking for a way
to betray Jesus. Jealousy and hate blind us to the truth about other
people. That is why Jesus is so critical of the religious leaders.
Let's remember that hate always blinds us to the truth about others and
closes down our hearts about their true identities and value.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O Father, forgive me when I've judged the actions of others' actions
negatively because of my ill feelings toward them. Lead me gently to
love them more generously and fully. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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