'Anguish' - John 13:20-22

[To the disciples, Jesus continued,] "I tell you the truth, anyone who welcomes my messenger is welcoming me, and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming the Father who sent me."
Now Jesus was deeply troubled, and he exclaimed, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me!"

The disciples looked at each other, wondering whom he could mean.


—John 13:20-22 NLT

Key Thought​

Jesus felt anguish! His caring acts for his disciples were carried out as he battled his own personal anguish. His teaching of truth and service was shared with the disciples who would cause a significant part of that anguish. Think of it: God feels anguish at our betrayals and failures to be loyal to him. It is incredible that the infinite God would expose himself to the pain that could be inflicted on him by finite and mortal people he has made. But, God loves us. He chose to make us and to be involved in our lives. He has given us a choice to accept or reject him. He wants our love only if it is offered freely. No wonder we can cause him anguish! So let's love and serve him without bounds!

Today's Prayer​

I am moved, Abba Father, to speechless wonder and awe that you should love me so. I know that I am physically just a speck of dust in comparison to the incredible expanse of your creation. Yet you know me, dear LORD, and it matters to you how I respond to your love. Please know, Father, that I choose to love, honor, and cherish you and live for your glory out of my appreciation of your love. In Jesus' name, I offer my thanks. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Genesis 6:5-6
• Matthew 26:36-46
• Luke 13:32-35

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[Semantha]

[To the disciples, Jesus continued,] "I tell you the truth, anyone who welcomes my messenger is welcoming me, and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming the Father who sent me."
Now Jesus was deeply troubled, and he exclaimed, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me!"

The disciples looked at each other, wondering whom he could mean.


—John 13:20-22 NLT

Key Thought​

Jesus felt anguish! His caring acts for his disciples were carried out as he battled his own personal anguish. His teaching of truth and service was shared with the disciples who would cause a significant part of that anguish. Think of it: God feels anguish at our betrayals and failures to be loyal to him. It is incredible that the infinite God would expose himself to the pain that could be inflicted on him by finite and mortal people he has made. But, God loves us. He chose to make us and to be involved in our lives. He has given us a choice to accept or reject him. He wants our love only if it is offered freely. No wonder we can cause him anguish! So let's love and serve him without bounds!

Today's Prayer​

I am moved, Abba Father, to speechless wonder and awe that you should love me so. I know that I am physically just a speck of dust in comparison to the incredible expanse of your creation. Yet you know me, dear LORD, and it matters to you how I respond to your love. Please know, Father, that I choose to love, honor, and cherish you and live for your glory out of my appreciation of your love. In Jesus' name, I offer my thanks. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Genesis 6:5-6
• Matthew 26:36-46
• Luke 13:32-35

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Ⓒ 1996-2022 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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I welcome Jesus in my house, in my heart and in down deep in my soul. He continues to call everyone of us to come to Him.

 

[Rizakar]

The strangest part of this whole test was when each disciple seemed to ask sincerely Lord is it I EVEN THOUGH WE KNOW JUDAS KNEW HE HAD BETRAYED OUR LORD!

 

[Bonenville]

The strangest part of this whole test was when each disciple seemed to ask sincerely Lord is it I EVEN THOUGH WE KNOW JUDAS KNEW HE HAD BETRAYED OUR LORD!

Jesus knows everything we are going through. He knows our desires and our wants. He knew for sure what Judas wanted and he had to choose whom to obey. Jesus or the devils sugestion. We must choose whom to follow and obey. As for me... I will follow the Lord all the way to heaven.