John 13:18-30
Today's Passage: John 13:18-30
Receiving Jesus vs Betraying Jesus
Jesus experienced rejection. That should lead to a certain level of comfort and confidence. Even the perfect Son of God was rejected, not just by those who knew him at a distance, not just by those of whom lifestyle is being challenged, but by someone that was, at least at one time, counted as a close friend.
The words of Jesus are striking in verse 20 when compared to the betrayal that follows in 21-30.
20 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” Jesus is talking about all of those who will receive the gift of salvation through the message of the disciples following the death and resurrection of Jesus.
And then it immediately goes into the betrayal of Judas. Satan’s influence here should not be underestimated or devalued, but nowhere does God give license to sin just because of demonic influence (see how God talks to Adam and Eve following the fall of sin in Genesis 3).
This passage is a great reminder to choose everyday to remind yourself of:
What are some areas of your life that are not under the submission of Christ and His Word? Confess those to God and to a trusted brother or sister in Christ, and seek to grow and change in holiness.
Written By: Graham Withers
Receiving Jesus vs Betraying Jesus
Jesus experienced rejection. That should lead to a certain level of comfort and confidence. Even the perfect Son of God was rejected, not just by those who knew him at a distance, not just by those of whom lifestyle is being challenged, but by someone that was, at least at one time, counted as a close friend.
The words of Jesus are striking in verse 20 when compared to the betrayal that follows in 21-30.
20 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” Jesus is talking about all of those who will receive the gift of salvation through the message of the disciples following the death and resurrection of Jesus.
And then it immediately goes into the betrayal of Judas. Satan’s influence here should not be underestimated or devalued, but nowhere does God give license to sin just because of demonic influence (see how God talks to Adam and Eve following the fall of sin in Genesis 3).
This passage is a great reminder to choose everyday to remind yourself of:
- Who Jesus is.
- What Jesus has done.
- How you should be different because of points 1 and 2.
Written By: Graham Withers
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