Agreement Tuesday

Tuesday

Jesus taught people in the temple and on a nearby hill called the Mount of Olives.

The priests plotted to kill Jesus. One of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, agreed to turn Jesus over to the priests in exchange for 30 silver coins.

See Matthew 25:31–46; 26:14–16.

This part of the Week I believe to be very significant. Jesus is still doing His duty as a Son of God, and preaching righteousness to all that will listen, but then you have Judas Iscariot who has betrayed Him by agreeing to turn Him over to the priests for money.  I truly believe that He began to know our pains and sorrows at this point because He knew He had been betrayed. Many times we don't understand if someone realizes they are betraying us even for a small fortune or glory, but the reality is that if your friends are truly your friends you will stand by them no matter what. There comes a time in life when you start realizing what different things mean, and you know who you can trust or not trust. Christ forgave all even His enemies, but He never befriended them. I have learned that yes, it is important for us to forgive all mankind, but if you don't think you can be a friend to them you don't have to be. The key is forgiveness. Christ knew that Judas betrayed Him and yet He forgave Him. May we remember the power of forgiveness always in our lives.