There are so many good things in today's reading--for example, I really liked the story of the woman pouring perfume over Jesus' head. (see verses 6-13). I also really liked verse 30:
"When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives."
This verse records what Jesus and his disciples did just before they left the upper room. I just think that it is so cool that the fact that Jesus sung a hymn got in the Bible! This verse makes you think of Jesus more as a real person I think.
But for today I think that I'm just going to skip to the SOAP. Ready for your shower??
Scripture:
"Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, "Surely not I, Rabbi?" Jesus answered, "Yes, it is you.""~Matthew 26:25
Observation:
Do you remember this story?? The disciples are all gathered in the upper room as Jesus is introducing his new service of communion--eating bread and juice in remembrance of what he did for us. Jesus has just announced that one of his disciples would betray him. This created an uproar, all of the disciples asking each other and Jesus, "Surely not I!" When Judas asks Jesus this question, Jesus sadly gives his answer.
Application:
Do we betray Jesus by the things we do? For example, would you feel fine with Jesus reading the magazines you read? The music you listen to? The TV shows you watch?? The list could go on and on, but the point is...would Jesus feel comfortable doing what you are doing? I'm sure you know the answer. If you don't think Jesus would be fine with it, you are really betraying him.
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, please come into my life and take control. Be the leader. Please help me to not betray you. Help me to only do things that would please you. Amen.
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