The disciples (before Pentecost) were a mess just like me and you. Peter thinks he will lay his life down for Jesus. And Jesus' reply: You'll deny me before the rooster crows 3 times, John 13:37. The disciples are uncertain of whom would betray Jesus from their dinner table of friends. Did they just not know Judas that well that they didn't suspect him? Or were their own eyes blind to the sin of others---you look pretty good to me. That puzzles me. And Jesus evens gives away the secret of whome the betrayer is---and they missed it. How?
I've been thinking long and hard this week in the midst of a betrayal about Jesus' words in this chapter. In the midst of His own betrayal, He gives this admonition to His closest followers: Love One Another. John 13:34. The pain ever before me has ushered me into a fresh new face of love that only He can put on us.
So lead me, God, to the Rock higher than I ~ Psa 61:2
Still the Roaring Sea of my soul ~ Psa 65:7
I shall not be shaken ~ Psa 62:2
I love the picture of the disciple reclining on and leaning on Jesus. I am leaning on Him heavily. He is my Rock, my stronghold. I will not be shaken. My refuge is in Him. To Him I am precious.
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