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. Now he who was betraying Him had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him and lead Him away under guard.” After coming, Judas immediately went to Him, saying, “ Rabbi!” and kissed Him. They laid hands on Him and seized Him. But one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. And Jesus said to them, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me, as you would against a robber? Every day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me; but this has taken place to fulfill the Scriptures.” And they all left Him and fled.
This scene shows the depravity of man. They stand in the midst of Jesus and one betrays Him, one makes an errant strike back, and the others flee. Just one week earlier, Jesus rode into Jerusalem with people proclaiming Him King. Now, the sentiment is turned and Jesus faces what will be the death sentence, not for any wrongs committed, but for the forgiveness of man’s sins against God. Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Daily Prayer: Lord Jesus, throughout all of eternity, You will be the One crucified. Even now, the scars are on Your hands, and on Your side. Forgive me my sins, because it was for them that You were led to the Cross. In Your holy name I pray Amen.
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