The Villian

Judas is the villain...the one who betrayed Jesus. And for what? Money (it really wasn't THAT much), power, pride? Or was it disbelief...maybe Jesus isn't really who he says he is...so will this betrayal even amount to anything? We hear it all and are disgusted...how could he do that????

And yet....and yet.....I find that some of things that I really dislike the most are the things that I am fearful that I might become or do, or already be. Does that make sense? Anyone else feel that way?

As we approach Good Friday tomorrow, and as we share in Holy Communion this evening, the celebration of the Last Supper, and the time that Judas betrayed Jesus, may we take time to make an examination of our own souls. May we honestly search our hearts and if there is any way in us that needs to be changed, forgiven and shifted may we be brave and move forward in forgiveness and new life.

Thanks be to God for moments of reflection and honesty.