Betrayal

Mark 14:32-72
This is a long passage and filled with such significant events, it is really hard to not spend hours on this, but I will only mention one thing that strikes me today (other things will be relevant at other times). Without diminishing the role of Jesus in this portion of the Gospel, I want to focus my attention on 2 "supporting roles" in the narrative. Judas & Peter.

Judas makes it known to all that he knows Jesus by kissing Him and greeting Him. Peter denies he knows Jesus - even to the point of calling down curses. What a contrast.

But the contrast is summed up simply in verse 72: "And he (Peter) broke down and wept."

I wonder how many times in my life I am more than willing to publicly acknowledge Jesus with a kiss while I'm actually betraying Him. I wonder how many times I am brought to tears by my own sinfulness and betrayal. I'm afraid the answer is not all that pretty...

I need to break down and weep a little more often at my own falleness while allowing Christ's grace and forgiveness to take me in my brokeness and embrace me. This is one of the most difficult places (and yet the most holy place) to be. It involves honesty with myself and God. May you find that place of honesty in your walk with Jesus.

Under the Mercy,
Jason