A Maundy Thursday reflection
Jesus’ disciple went to the authorities and asked,
What will you give me…
What monetary reward?
What recognition?
What reassurance?
What relief?
…if I betray Jesus to you?
if I take you to him when he is most vulnerable?
if I deny his divinity?
if I ignore his teachings and his example?
if I turn my back on his love for me?
I do this every day.
I betray Jesus
for the love of wealth
for the love of power
for the love of security
for the love of comfort
for things and feelings that are fleeting and fake.
And yet, fully knowing that I will turn on him
– even as I say, Surely not I? –
Jesus invites me to his table,
feeds me with the bread of life,
and offers me the cup of the covenant, saying,
Drink from it, all of you.
I guess “all” truly does mean all,
thanks be to God.
I guess I’d better start living like it.