Luke 22:1-6
1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.
5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
Mark 14: 10-11
10 And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.
11 And when they heard it, they were glad and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him
As Passover approached, the plot to kill Jesus intensified. Unable to trap Jesus with words, the chief priests and teachers of the law sought other ways to take Him down without causing a riot. We then read of Judas, one of Jesus' closest disciples, who becomes a big player in this unholy scheme. Luke 22:3 tells us Judas is overtaken by Satan and then begins looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus. This close friend and disciple of Jesus makes a decision that will change the course of his life. He exchanges his Savior for a few coins. As we’ll read more about tomorrow, Jesus was fully aware of the betrayal. But in spite of that awareness, Jesus remained focused on His mission. He demonstrated immense courage and trust in the Father- knowing He could redeem even the worst situations and turn them for good.
Can you imagine how difficult it would have been to persevere in the face of betrayal? Yet Jesus never wavered. He didn't become angry at Judas. He didn't bad mouth him to the other disciples. He simply kept His eyes focused on God, the author of the most incredible redemption story ever written, and trusted God's plan to unfold the way it was meant to.
(Bible.com)
Thanks for coming by on this Holy Week Day Wednesday. I pray God's blessing has been real to you this week!
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