No treachery is worse than betrayal by a family member or friend. Julius Caesar knew such treachery. Among the conspirators who assassinated the Roman leader on March 15, 44 was Marcus Junius Brutus. Caesar not only trusted Brutus, he had favored him as a son. According to Roman historians, Caesar first resisted the onslaught of the assassins. But when he saw Brutus among them with his dagger drawn, Caesar ceased to struggle and, pulling the top part of his robe over his face, asked the famous question, "You too, Brutus?"
John-13:11 For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not everyone was clean.
So Jesus washed every disciples feet in the room. He surely knew that Judas Iscariot was going to betray him. But that did not stop him from exhibiting humility in serving. Now this sounds foolish to the world but the kingdom principles are way too different. You just leave it to God and be faithful in what you are expected to do.
We are often disappointed by the behaviour and response of people around us. Perhaps we expect so much from them. Now that everything is relative and sadly diplomatic as well. But Jesus really loved his father and was on a mission to please him all the time. So that made him bless even Judas. Cos his ministry was out of the love for the Father. If you love Daddy, you can bless anyone.
Stanley Thomas Isac
Stanley is serving as the Pastor of Crossway Church in New Delhi, he can be reached at Pastorstanleytisac@gmail.com
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