Jesus’ love for people shines even in his most difficult moments on earth.

Reflecting on Jesus’ journey from the Passover meal with his disciples, his arrest and trials, crucifixion and His resurrection reminded me that Jesus’ time leading up to the cross was a very difficult ordeal. However, throughout this trial, Jesus showed compassion and love to the people around Him.

• When the chief priests and elders sent people armed with swords and clubs to arrest Jesus, Jesus healed one of the priests’ servants.
• When Jesus rose from the dead, he told Mary to go to his brothers, and he meant the disciples – the ones who had deserted him as soon as he was arrested. Jesus called them his brothers, showing that he had already forgiven them for deserting him.

Who is Jesus to you?

When Jesus was sharing the Passover meal with his disciples, He told them that one person in the group would betray him. They each ask, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?” (Matthew 26:20-25). But Judas’s response was different. Judas, who Matthew just told us was going to betray Jesus, said “Surely you don’t mean me, Rabbi?” To the others, Jesus was Lord. At this time, to Judas, Jesus was Rabbi. This reveals that Judas’ attitude toward Jesus was different than the others, and this was likely part of his willingness to betray Jesus.

Who do you say Jesus is?

Life Lesson: Jesus’ love for humanity shines through even in his most difficult moments on earth.