4 But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him,objected, 5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.
strange take for the day.
I'm trying to not pick the obvious lessons for us, since its our 2nd time through.
I understand the reason listed for why he said this is in the next line....that he tended to help himself to the offerings...but this is such a "me" thing to say. Outside of the theivery.....its very logical. Wouldn't it make more sense to sell it and give it to the needy? But, he was completely missing the point of her action. She was all the way, completely focused on Jesus. If we do that, we can't go wrong. Judas was thinking about the situation from an earthly perspective.
Its a good lesson for me to think about as I move from day to day.
27 “Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name!”
ReplyDeleteNo great take from me today. But was just struck by Jesus commitment to do the will of God no matter how painful it was for him. He could have requested a different path but he rejects it with an exclamation point. I am here for a reason and I'm going to do it to glorify you!
to a much smaller extent I think we also have that opportunity, to do God's will with an absolute resolution not to be distracted or discouraged.
knut