Gospel of John Chapter 12
Mary washed Jesus' feet with the expensive perfume and Judas takes exception to it, asking why it wasn't sold and used to feed the poor. His real reason for questioning it was that he was stealing from the money box and he hoped to profit from the perfume himself.
Throughout this chapter Jesus makes predictions about his death. "You will always have the poor among you but you will not always have me." He rides into Jerusalem on a donkey as his faithful wave branches and shout. His time is near and this he knows, although his disciples are unaware.
He spends time in conversation with God and he points out that he could ask, "God save me from this hour." but he does not because it is his very reason for being.
There s still much belief and disbelief among the people. He talks about how he is not here to judge but rather to save and that only God himself will judge.
What an emotional time this is for Jesus. Seeing his life's work come to fruitation but the human aspect of him also realizing that this means his death is very near. To know he is welcomed into the city by those who believe while knowing the belief of even his faithful disciples will be shaken when he is arrested.
Sometimes I think faith is like this also, both a joyous celebration and a scary commitment.
Hugs to each and everyone of you. May your faith grow into a joyous celebration and may your fears be squashed.
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