John 16-18
What would it have been like to be on the night guard the night that Jesus was betrayed? As a Levite serving your priestly duties you are suddenly thrust into a situation that you either relish or abhor depending on your thoughts of Jesus. But since the High Priest has given you the task, you go out to the olive grove following Judas. As you approach Jesus, suddenly some calls out "Who are you looking for?" You answer back "Jesus of Nazareth" and he replies "I AM he." Inexplicably you lose your footing and fall to the ground. A force has been let loose at the sound of his voice... a power is there that is not of this world... and now you're having second thoughts... could this really be the Christ... the Messiah... the Son of God? Are you ready to die for him or will you go along with the crowd and arrest him. Caiaphas had said that it was better that one man should die than all of Israel, but now you're not so sure. Or maybe you're so full of your duties, that you can't be bothered to notice the supernatural force and just assign it to the wind. Let's get on with this so I can get back home to be with my family. What would I have done as a night guard? Father forgive me for all my transgressions, for not seeing you and believing in your power.
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