Ash brought a stunning image to my attention that she found in Matthew.
Matt. 26:20-21 (NIV)
When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. And while they were eating, he said, “I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me.”
This is at the last supper.
Jesus knows he is about to be betrayed by one of his closest friend.
He knows He is about to be beaten, spat on, and crucified.
He is reclining.
I imagine Him grubbing down like normal, then sitting back to take a breath from the feasting and saying man, one of you guys is going to betray me.
I don’t know about you all, but last time I was anxious or nervous about something I couldn’t even eat a cracker, much less grub a meal with my closest friends and then calmly and with “unwarranted” and very “unreasonable” peace tell them what was going on in my life.
(oh and by the way my anxiety’s are closer to having potentially one bad day because my idea isn’t good enough than having my life here on earth coming to an end because of my best friend turning on me)
This is the difference we are called to enjoy…an unexplainable peace.
This is the deep understanding of God’s plan being completely perfect in spite of our emotions, plans, or ideas.
This is the confidence in my creator that I am longing for.
And it is there to live a life on.
What holds you back from having this peace?
ltlo
Unbelief.
Uncertainty.
Loss of control.
Doubt.
Pride.
all those for me too.
Fear, Selfishness, and worldly comforts are some others that come to mind.
wow.
check Him out 18 verses later: “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death.”
on his face pleading with God, the Father.
then moments later, saying “I am he,” and causing a band of soldiers to fall down. (Jn.18).
hours later: nailed to a cross being mocked and crying out, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?”
then a few days later, looking like a gardener, risen from the dead. he says, “Peace be with you.”
fully God and fully man.
who on earth can understand?