Easter Devotion Wednesday

 

Few experiences can be more painful than betrayal. Many of us have faced betrayal in our own lives – a romantic partner has an affair, a close friend breaks confidentiality, a business partner deceives us. Such acts of betrayal cut painfully into our souls, often evoking anger and hatred.

In that week leading up to His crucifixion, Jesus also experiences betrayal. Peter denies Him. Judas kisses Him. His other friends desert Him. Because of these betayals, Jesus’ enemies capture Him. From that moment on, Jesus enters His passion and faithfully fulfills His calling as the suffering servant-king.

Could our betrayals also become moments to live more passionately into our calling as followers of the Crucified One? What would it mean for us to move beyond our anger and hatred toward those who have betrayed us?