'Are you ready to do hard things?' This question reverberated with me and felt like this question was directed me too, with Jesus' direct gaze and loving eyes solely focused on the person He was talking to. Jesus was asking directly to Judas, in the TV series, The Chosen once Judas was interested in joining and following him and his mission. Of course, Jesus already knows the outcome of Judas' betrayal, and his passion towards greed and money that overcomes his loyalty and love for Our Lord. But how are we any different? Without God's tender love and mercy, and the grace to be reconverted and restored, we will be the same.
It's a question that we can see in many facets of our lives. Hard things come up, difficult decisions to make, difficult people to love and forgive, various circumstances, etc..
Can I honestly look at Jesus, and say, 'with your help and your grace, I can'. Judas wanted to as well as his answer. At first, he was a little taken a back. He mentioned some of the things he could contribute and give to Jesus' ministry, as well as his talents. But perhaps we have more to give, which is our love and loyalty, our yes to do hard things in love for him.
Beautiful reminder, oh how I needed it!!
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