Today's Verse: John 18:2

Wednesday, April 2, 2003

Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.
— John 18:2
Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more!

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Judas knew where to find Jesus during this intense period of religious preparation. It was no secret that Jesus would pray together with his disciples in the garden. If we had someone who wanted to betray us, where would that person tell our enemies to find us? Would they know where we would go to be in prayer? Interesting questions, aren't they? Can you imagine a better compliment than our enemies knowing that they could find us in the place of prayer?

My Prayer...

Forgive me, Father, for not joining you more faithfully in the precious time of prayer. I confess that I get busy, distracted, and regrettably disinterested in my prayer time with you. I am sorry. I am not sure why I approach this blessing as a discipline. I pray for your Spirit to create a burning in my heart that calls me joyfully to this grace of prayer. Your presence and concern are my sustaining source of hope. Thank you for always listening, even when I've been neglectful. In Jesus' name, I pray and thank you. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

3 Related Resources by Heartlight

Could they have found you?
Illustration of John 18:2
Inspirational illustration of John 18:2 -- Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.
Betrayal Among Friends
Devo: What Jesus Did!
"After saying these things [in prayer], Jesus crossed the Kidron Valley with his disciples and entered a grove of olive trees. Judas, the betrayer,..."
Seed, Towel, Promise, and Torchlight: The Torchlight
Article by Phil Ware
With Jesus' arrest under torchlight, the end for darkness' reign drew near. Phil Ware concludes his four-part series on Jesus' Passion called seed, towel, promise, and torchlight.

Illustration

Illustration of John 18:2 — Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, April 2, 2003

Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'No Concern for the Poor Hinders Prayer'
"Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your....."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'God's Holy Dwelling by the Spirit' (Ep. 2:20-22)
"Together, we are [God's] house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. We are carefully joined....."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Living in the Spirit' (Ep. 5:15-18)
"Dear Father, Help me to be careful about how I live. May I behave not as an unwise person but as a wise one. Help me make the most of every..."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Isaiah 54:17
"This day is notable in English history for two great deliverances wrought by God for us. On this day the plot of the Papists to destroy our Houses of...."

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

More Today's Verse