What Jesus Did : Luke 22:35-38 - It Is Time!

    by Phil Ware

    It Is Time! - Luke 22:35-38

    Then Jesus said to the apostles, "I sent you {to tell people about God}. I sent you without money, a bag, or shoes. But did you need anything?" The apostles said, "No." Jesus said to them, "But now if you have money or a bag, carry that with you. If you don't have a sword, sell your coat and buy one. The Scripture says: 'People said he was a criminal.' This Scripture must happen. It was written about me, and it is happening now." The followers said, "Look, Lord, here are two swords!" Jesus said to them, "That's enough!" (ERV) Full Text

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    Key Thought

    Jesus knows it is now time for him to face the path of suffering and rejection. The disciples don't have a clue about what is going to happen to him even though he has repeatedly warned them. In other words, Jesus knows he must face his suffering and rejection alone and abandoned. For us today, this story can be a great comfort for two reasons. First, Jesus understands what it means to be abandoned by friends and left to face suffering and rejection all alone. When we face that kind of challenge, we can trust that he understands our pain and we know that he will never abandon us. Second, because the disciples blow it and yet the Lord re-makes and reclaims them so they are useful to the Kingdom, we can know that our own lapses do not disqualify us from being useful to him. If we are genuinely repentant, he can re-make and reclaim us as well.


    Today's Prayer

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    Heavenly Father, I sincerely hate that Jesus had to die for my sins and face his horrors all alone, without his friends to support him. Yet, dear God, I am comforted in those times that I feel alone to face my problems because I know he cares, understands, and stands with me in those moments of trial. In addition, dear God, I thank you that, just as he re-made his disciples after their time of weakness, he has remade me and continues to transform me to be more like him. I praise you for your plan of grace and I praise your Son and my Savior for his sacrificial and steadfast love. In Jesus' name. Amen.


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    Today's Verses in Context


    "Satan (the devil) has asked to test you men like a farmer tests his wheat. O Simon, Simon (Peter), I have prayed that you will not lose your faith! Help your brothers be stronger when you come back to me." But Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, I am ready to go to jail with you. I will even die with you!" But Jesus said, "Peter, before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will say you don't know me. You will say this three times!" Then Jesus said to the apostles, "I sent you {to tell people about God}. I sent you without money, a bag, or shoes. But did you need anything?" The apostles said, "No." Jesus said to them, "But now if you have money or a bag, carry that with you. If you don't have a sword, sell your coat and buy one. The Scripture says: 'People said he was a criminal.' This Scripture must happen. It was written about me, and it is happening now." The followers said, "Look, Lord, here are two swords!" Jesus said to them, "That's enough!"

    -- Luke 22:31-38 (ERV)

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