Supporters' Devo: Do What You Came For, Friend

Daily Devotions
Written By Luke Powell

Thank you for your support dear friends! Your kindness is such a help to my family, especially in this season of our lives.

I want to have a quick look at Matthew's account of the arrest of Jesus, where a sentence grabbed my attention as I read it. Matthew 26:48-50 says "Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: 'The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.' Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, 'Greetings, Rabbi!' and kissed him. Jesus replied, 'Do what you came for, friend.' Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him."

A Veiled Rebuke

Now, at first, I thought to myself "Wow, Jesus still calls him 'friend'! Isn't that a sign of His mercy, and His kindness?" I thought that perhaps if I betray Him… read or listen to this full devotion on my Patreon page here – for a monthly amount of your choice.

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Supporters' Devo: Do What You Came For, Friend
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Supporters' Devo: Do What You Came For, Friend
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