BETRAYED BY A KISS

PROCLAMATION

“Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them, ‘The one I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away under guard.’  Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, ‘Rabbi!’ and kissed Him.  The men seized Jesus and arrested Him.”  Mark 14:44-47 (NIV)

 

EXPLANATION

These words are from the gospel, the good news regarding Jesus, The Christ, according to Mark, a companion Simon Peter.  After Jesus had eaten the Passover meal, He and His disciples went to a place called Gethsemane.  While He was there praying, Judas led a crowd of men armed with swords and clubs, who were sent by the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes, to arrest Jesus.  Judas greeted Jesus and kissed Him, then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.  Judas Iscariot had previously arranged to deliver Jesus to the high priests for thirty pieces of silver. (Matthew 26:14-15)

 

APPLICATION

Judas was one of the twelve disciples who had been with Jesus for three years and yet he betrayed Him with a kiss for thirty pieces of silver.  This is proof of the fact that everyone who is with you, is not really with you.  Sometimes those who are close to you will sell you out for their personal gain.  Also, not every kiss is a genuine expression of love or affection.  Everyone who kisses you may not have good intentions.  Additionally, not every follower is a true friend.  Our circle of friends and followers may include some who do not have our best interest at heart.  When we pray, we should also ask The Lord God for discernment in order to determine who is sincere and who is deceitful.  “Smiling faces sometimes tell lies.” (Undisputed Truth)