Betrayed

N.T.#794 "Betrayed"

May 11, 2026 

John 18  

LET IT GLOW

Have you ever been betrayed? It is such a deep pain that it paralyzes you emotionally. Jesus knew that pain, for one of His disciples betrayed Him. 

They came to take Him away. Jesus took His 11 disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane. They went there frequently for a place of seclusion where Jesus prayed. Judas led the band of 600 soldiers, chief priests, and Pharisees to where Jesus was. 

They came with torches to take the Light of the world (Jesus) with weapons to arrest the Prince of Peace. Since Jesus knows all things, He expected this, for Jesus went to the location where He knew Judas could find Him. 

One of His own disciples betrayed Him early that morning-Judas. 

Are we prepared for people to betray us? I doubt it. Usually it is so unexpected that someone we trust and maybe love would do such a thing. It is unimaginable that they would hurt us so deeply that we are shocked. And sometimes they even lie about it. 

LET IT GROW 

Jesus was completely aware of Judas' plan. Judas sold out information as to where Jesus was for 30 pieces of silver. Maybe he knew what the group's intentions were or maybe not. At any rate, Judas lived to regret it, they killed himself. The group was intending to kill the Messiah Jesus Christ.

Did you notice that Jesus didn't run and hide when the group came looking for Him? Jesus went to the gate to meet the crowd. It was at this point that Judas kissed the Master in order to indicate His identity. (Matt. 26:49)

We can meet evil head on with Jesus beside us. Be of good cheer, Jesus has overcome the world. (16:33)

LET IT GO

Keep the faith.

Love our enemies.

Turn the other cheek.

Trust God.