‘Not I, Lord, surely?’
Mt.26:22
The declaration by Jesus that one of the twelve is to betray him provokes a shocked response, even from Judas.
If I were sitting at that table, that would have been my response as well. "Not I, Lord..!" Yet, the truth is... I have betrayed Jesus. Every sinful thought, word, deed or deed withheld is a betrayal of the one I love.
I nail Love to the Cross. Love looks at me saying, "I know you. I understand your brokenness. I forgive you and will never stop loving you."
This divine, transformative power revealed through Jesus exceeds human understanding. It's a mystery, giving me hope beyond mere intellectual comprehension. All I can do is receive it and let it animate my life.
Love of Christ come now!
