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One more thing before the journey from the Mount of Transfiguration to Mount Calvary will continue. It is Jesus' disclosure to His disciples that "one of you will betray Me-one who is eating with Me" (Mark 14:18b). Judas denies it. Peter declares he would die before he would deny Jesus. All the disciples pledge their loyalty.

Jesus knew what they would do. We know what they did. It is not surprising that when the report is spreading that Jesus had arisen, there is some fear about how He will receive them. They knew they had all failed-miserably.

Our concern is the same. We have made strong professions of faithfulness with every good intention. But then we get into a situation when it seems too risky or too dangerous to remain faithful to our promises.

The good news is that when the risen Christ did first meet with the disciples He spoke in love. "Peace be with you" were the words He shared with them in the locked room as they eluded the Jews (John 20:19b). It is the same word He speaks to us. His love for us is greater than our cowardice and shrinking hearts of faith.

Jesus knew that soon He would be on His own. There would be none to support Him. Thankfully He stood firm, and when the time came He finished His journey alone.

THE PRAYER: Bless us Lord, that we may be true to our intentions in love for You. Amen.