“The Lord says, I will give you as light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” Isaiah 49:6
There’s a British drama Poldark, set in Cornwall England, and in it the main actress Delmelza Poldark uses the catchphrase “Judas!”, whenever she feels frustrated, surprised or she makes a mistake or someone around her has. Judas in the gospel has chosen darkness and betrayal. But before the gospel of the betrayal, we hear Isaiah reminding us of who we are and whom is the source of our strength.
In the gospel of John, Jesus tells Peter the one I will give the bread is the one who will betray me (Judas), “After he received the piece of bread, Satan entered into him.”. Then Judas immediately left. This scene can be frightening on how darkness enters, but perhaps a crucial reminder that darkness is to blame. At this holy Last Supper, the betrayal of the disciples, is revealed and brought into the light. There is moral concern but with it comes an opportunity for Jesus to redeem and pour love into wounds. If we are tempted to see darkness in others maybe we can be reminded to look within and change. We can ask God to help us tend the soil within, for our harvest to be plentiful in love. I feel an empathy for Judas, in his frailty and humanness, in what life experiences may have shaped him. Perhaps he truly believed what he was doing was just, as can happen. How sad if another falters and another is not there to be a light for them. What loneliness there is in the absence God. We can grapple with guilt and regret, but soon the only solution one will find is, in the love of Jesus.
God created and formed us to be incredible beings in the world and to spread his love to the ends of the earth. Let us be filled with gratitude for all He has done and offer all to him. Faith is a constant surrender to Jesus as we keep on turning to him for the answers and guidance in our life. He is the prince of peace and truth.
We can bask in the light when we receive the great grace and mercy of Jesus. We are always invited into newness. Faith lived daily, strengthens us. Prayer feeds our soul. May we be fortified in God’s love. Love prepares for the great amazing journey.
Maybe today we can ask God to shine his light and cast out any darkness. Let us grow in virtue.
Peace,
Claudia
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