The verb is passive telling us His inner riot was caused by an outside person, namely Judas. Jesus has just quoted from Psalm 41:9 which is a psalm by David after he was betrayed by his own son, Absalom, and his trusted adviser, Ahithophel (2 Samuel 15). The parallels are striking. David prefigured Jesus. Absalom and Ahithophel both ate meals with David as loved and trusted confidants in his inner circle. Ahithophel hanged himself after his betrayal (2 Samuel 17:23) just like Judas would soon do. They were friends who ate bread together but lifted up the heel to kick the one who fed them. Like the kick of a mule in the gut, Jesus felt the pain of betrayal.
The closest friends cause the greatest hurts. Betrayal by a loved one is like a kick in the solar plexus. Judas, like Absalom and Ahithophel, was a trusted friend and leader. No one, in the whole company of disciples, suspected he was a traitor. He was honored and trusted to keep the money and was seated in the position of honor at the banquet beside Jesus Himself. Absalom was hugely popular with the people. Ahithophel was respected as a counselor. Respected church leaders sting the most when they betray others in the church. The betrayal of a spouse wounds very deeply. Close friends can turn against us when we least expect it. Jesus knows exactly how you feel for He has felt that inner riot of emotions too. Bring your hurts to the one who has experienced those same hurts and can heal your deepest wounds.
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ReplyDeleteHebrews 4:15-16
ReplyDelete15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. 16 Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.