Oh, It Will Happen

Pondering John 18:4-14. The drama intensified! Jesus asked the approaching Roman soldiers and Pharisees, “Who is it you want?” Jesus knew. He knew what was going to happen. He knew betrayal, rejection, agony and separation from His Father were quickly approaching. But He willingly went forward with the plan conceived before creation for our rescueContinue reading “Oh, It Will Happen”

Not Our Job

Pondering John 18:1-4. Through John’s eyewitness account, we catch a glimpse of the ultimate moment of betrayal and rejection. I’ve been betrayed and I’ve been rejected by “friends” I’ve truly loved. But nothing like what Jesus experienced. Not even close. Jesus finished praying, leaving the sacred space of intimacy with His Father. Along with HisContinue reading “Not Our Job”