Jesus knew He had less than 24 hours to live. What would you do if you knew the same scenario? The next few lines will trace some of Jesus reactions.
It was the Passover meal. We call it the Lord’s Supper. Jesus demonstrated humility first by washing the disciples’ feet, despite Peter’s objection (John 13:8).
As the Twelve sat around the table, the Messiah declared that one of them would deny Him. This warning went unheeded. Judas departed to do his mission, after partaking of the bread at (John 13:30). The remaining eleven heard the Lord give a new commandment: that they should love one another. That same announcement applies to every believer today, regardless of our differences.
Sadly, Jesus told Peter that he would deny Him before dawn. Peter didn’t believe that would ever happen, but it did. This event exposed the truth that all of us are guilty, at some time, of denying (keeping quiet) that we know the Lord.
These words of warning are to remind every believer that the attacks of doubt and the devil are real. We are, however, indwelled, led, and comforted by the Holy Spirit’s presence. Then Jesus gives the Disciples reassurance, “Because I live, you will live to” (John 14:19 CSB). Holy scripture assures every child of God that they will live forever.
Jesus words of eternity don’t guarantee the same benefits here and now. Believers here will have trouble and sorrow in their lives. However, our Lord will still be with us in those times, promising peace and quietness in our hearts that we don’t understand as we look at Him.
At the Lord’s crucifixion, sorrowful hearts were watching. His burial place brought more sorrow, but the morning of the resurrection became a day of rejoicing. He is not here; He is risen (Matthew 28:6; Mark 16:6; Luke 24:6).
Easter morning is a happy time for Christians. Our Savior is not in a grave; He is in heaven, waiting to welcome every believer.
