Apr
08
2020
By Anonymous (not verified)
"The teacher says, 'My appointed time draws near ...'" - Mt 26:18
Today is known as "Spy Wednesday" because of Judas' role in acting surreptitiously on behalf of the chief priests who plot to kill Jesus. Throughout Lent, we have seen Jesus leaving their midst because His time had not yet come. Today is a sober reminder that the time is now drawing near, and more importantly, that it is not coming by accident. Jesus is aware of His offering that is to come:
He said, "Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, 'The teacher says, "My appointed time draws near; in your house I shall celebrate the Passover with my disciples"'" (Mt 26:18).
Jesus freely enlists the help of His disciples in carrying out the sequence of events that will lead to the Passion. He also knows of Judas' betrayal (see Mt 26:24). Here we see God's plan again. The men plotting against Jesus must do so in a quiet place to avoid any danger of an uproar. If Judas hadn't been one of the Twelve, he wouldn't have been able to hand over Jesus.
Even the money Judas accepts is a reference to the Book of Zechariah, 11. The 30 silver pieces don't appear much for such a spy mission. But the amount appears to be providential: It is the cost of a slave.
Prayer: Dear Lord, my heart breaks at the thought of Your betrayal. Please help me to be faithful to You.
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Today is known as "Spy Wednesday" because of Judas' role in acting surreptitiously on behalf of the chief priests who plot to kill Jesus. Throughout Lent, we have seen Jesus leaving their midst because His time had not yet come. Today is a sober reminder that the time is now drawing near, and more importantly, that it is not coming by accident. Jesus is aware of His offering that is to come:
He said, "Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, 'The teacher says, "My appointed time draws near; in your house I shall celebrate the Passover with my disciples"'" (Mt 26:18).
Jesus freely enlists the help of His disciples in carrying out the sequence of events that will lead to the Passion. He also knows of Judas' betrayal (see Mt 26:24). Here we see God's plan again. The men plotting against Jesus must do so in a quiet place to avoid any danger of an uproar. If Judas hadn't been one of the Twelve, he wouldn't have been able to hand over Jesus.
Even the money Judas accepts is a reference to the Book of Zechariah, 11. The 30 silver pieces don't appear much for such a spy mission. But the amount appears to be providential: It is the cost of a slave.
Prayer: Dear Lord, my heart breaks at the thought of Your betrayal. Please help me to be faithful to You.
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