Matthew 26

Posted on Feb 6, 2017 in Bible (NT) in a Year |

Monday

This is such a powerful chapter, there are so many things happening all at once.

You can see how well scripted all the events are. Nothing about these proceedings are done by happenstance. God’s plan was in place. Jesus even quotes scripture to punctuate the events taking place. Jesus has gone to someone who is in a place of great honor and praise, to someone who is despised and rejected. Even by his own people, his own followers.

I have a hard time reading these words and not feeling the emotions that churn within me. Tears of sadness knowing that as Mary anoints Jesus she is actually preparing him for his funeral.  Remorse because the disciples could not stay awake and keep Jesus company during his darkest hours. Anger over their lack of support, and disappointment in the disciples for scattering and leaving Jesus to face his accuser by himself. Disillusionment over Peter’s denial and disgust over Judas’ betrayal. But mostly I wonder if I would have reacted any differently, and the sadness that overwhelms me, leads me to believe that I probably would have reacted the same way.

It’s hard to be too critical of the disciples for their lack of faith when we all tend to “fall short of the glory of God” ourselves… everyday.

But how wonderful is Jesus. When all was said and done, He forgave Peter. And I don’t doubt that He would have even forgiven Judas too.

Jesus even asked for forgiveness for the people who crucified Him.

I just wish that He didn’t have to go through this terrible pain and suffering. But I am so grateful that He did.

Praising God

Pastor Kathy