“While
they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he
broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this
is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he
gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my
blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the
forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of
the vine from
now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s
kingdom.” When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of
Olives.” -Matthew 26:26-30
This dinner breaks my heart. Jesus knows. Jesus knows that Peter will deny him, Judas will betray him, the rest will abandon him, and he will be left to face torture and death completely alone. Jesus knows all that and he still has one last dinner with his friends who he knew would desert him. Jesus knows all that and still washes their feet, still encourages them, and still hands them the Cup. Jesus was not surprised by his disciples’ failings. He came into the world because of their failings, to redeem them and to redeem us.
This dinner breaks my heart. Jesus knows. Jesus knows that Peter will deny him, Judas will betray him, the rest will abandon him, and he will be left to face torture and death completely alone. Jesus knows all that and he still has one last dinner with his friends who he knew would desert him. Jesus knows all that and still washes their feet, still encourages them, and still hands them the Cup. Jesus was not surprised by his disciples’ failings. He came into the world because of their failings, to redeem them and to redeem us.
Challenge: Jesus wants you to know that he loves you no matter what. Go through your day today remembering that because of Jesus’ sacrifice, nothing can ever separate you from his love (Rom 8:38-39).
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