May 23

Mark 14:43-52 (Click to see scripture)

Bible in One Year Passages:

Journal Entry

Scripture

Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

43 And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard." 45 And when he came, he went up to him at once and said, "Rabbi!" And he kissed him. 46 And they laid hands on him and seized him. 47 But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. 48 And Jesus said to them, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? 49 Day after day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But let the Scriptures be fulfilled." 50 And they all left him and fled.

A Young Man Flees

51 And a young man followed him, with nothing but a linen cloth about his body. And they seized him, 52 but he left the linen cloth and ran away naked. (ESV)

Observation

Why did Judas betray Jesus. Was he not with Him while He performed all his miracles?

Application

I can't imagine betraying someone the way Judas did Jesus. Most of us will probably say the same thing.

But when I take an honest look at my life, I must admit that I am not much better. How many times have I turned my back on Jesus? How many times have I sinned against Him.

Prayer

I pray that God will help me to walk with Him even as life gets difficult. To continue to remember God's faithfullness in my life and His blessing.

--Jae Yim