Let there be no doubt. Yeshua went willingly to His crucifixion for our behalf. He was obedient to the Father’s will. He stands as a wonderful and timeless example to all of us. How often do we struggle to submit to Yahweh’s will for us even when it is so much easier than what was asked of Yeshua?
I can think of an example where my spirit may want to help someone, but if I have been very busy or had a lot of ministry activity recently, my flesh may be weak and I may look for excuses to rationalize not volunteering. I can imagine each of us can think of examples where we could do better.
I pray Yeshua would be my inspiration and the Spirit would be my helper.
Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest
47While He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came up accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, who came from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.” 49Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. 50And Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you have come for.” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and seized Him.
51And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew out his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. 52Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword. 53“Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? 54“How then will the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say that it must happen this way?”
55At that time Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would against a robber? Every day I used to sit in the temple teaching and you did not seize Me. 56“But all this has taken place to fulfill the Scriptures of the prophets.” Then all the disciples left Him and fled.
I invite you to pray with me:
Father, please help me to be strong and confident to serve You, no matter what You ask of me. May the Holy Spirit strengthen me and encourage me to be courageous and loyal. Help me to be a faithful servant, obedient in pursuing Your will. Amen.
Shalom
Devotion by John in service to Christ
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