As this Holy Week unfolds, we turn our attention to the Lord with full focus.
His Apostles and disciples are no match for the evil brought to bear by one man - Judas. Judas' betrayal is typical of the greedy, self-centered human. All that is material and passing in this world is what sometimes holds the fascination of those who do not think of others on a regular, spiritual basis. It is that inward focus, that self-pleasuring attitude that leads to consumption by the flesh. It lead Judas to selling Christ for the price of a slave. It lead him to kiss our Lord with no compassion. It lead Judas to hanging himself on a tree. Arrogance, greed, lust - despair, fear, hopelessness. All that is wrong with humanity is now on full display.
That is why Jesus is our focus, our life. He shows us the compassion and self-giving love that is placed deep in our hearts. As my favorite Prophet Ezekiel said. "And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you." God has given us His only Son to show us what being human is all about. To show us all that is good and can be done if the heart is moved to service of others, rather than service of ourselves. The heart, welling up with strong emotions to combat injustice and defeat Satan at every moment, is where we will find our Lord.
He is deep within us. He is there! Don't suppress Him this Easter.
Don't let secularism and materialism overcome you and bring you down the path of Judas. That path only leads to death.
Rather, walk with Jesus. If you follow Him to the Cross. If you suffer with Him for His name. If you truly believe that He is the Son of God. You will have eternal life. And in this knowing, there will be Joy!
So this week - Walk - See - Believe - Live!
God Bless,
Deacon Jimmy
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