"Then they began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing [betray Jesus]."
Luke 22:23
Judas must have been a good actor. Apparently none of the other disciples suspected that Judas was the betrayer. He wore a good mask. You can't always tell the evil in another person's heart by outward appearances. By meshing the four Gospels, it is clear that the disciples were not questioning each other, but were asking Jesus about their own selves. "They began to be sorrowful and say to Him one by one, 'Is it I?' And another said, 'Is it I?' " (Mark 14:19). Judas also asked Jesus, "Is it I?" and Jesus said, "Yes" (Matthew 26:25). After Jesus identified Judas and told him to do his deed quickly, Judas got up from the dinner and left. The other disciples thought he was just going out to buy food either for themselves or for the poor (John 13:26-30). I guess the point is that instead of trying to figure out the evil behind other people's facades, I need to take care of my own heart, and let Jesus take care of the others. "Jesus, help me know my own heart today."
Today's Thought: I need to check my own heart instead of identifying the sin in others.
Have a "searching" day. Love you.
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