Jesus Understands Broken Relationships
Matthew 26:14-16,20,21,34,35,47-50,56,69-75
Hard times will test any relationship. Physical suffering, financial
pressures, misunderstandings, and many other issues can stretch even the
closest bonds.
It’s in the hard times when we really need someone to stand by us; yet it’s
in those same moments when loyalties can fade and commitments cool. That’s
exactly what Jesus faced as His earthly life drew to a close. His claim to
be the Son of God had been bold. Religious leaders were angry and the heat
of opposition grew intense. Commitments of some close to Him wavered.
Judas, who had been part of Jesus’ inner circle, betrayed Him for a handful
of silver. Peter, who swore he would never leave Jesus’ side, hurled angry
oaths at those who linked him with Jesus as Jesus stood trial. Ultimately,
as pressure intensified, the worst-case scenario unfolded. Matthew 26:56
records that...
All the disciples deserted [Jesus] and fled.
Perhaps you’ve found yourself standing alone at a time when you most needed
someone to be near you. That someone might have been a spouse, another
family member, or a close friend. You may not even know what happened when
the relationship shattered, or why the problem even erupted. Know that Jesus
understands. He can relate to the confusion, loneliness, and pain of being
abandoned. He knows about broken relationships. Because He knows, He can
bring comfort and peace to fill the void in your heart. Just call out to Him
in prayer today.
Describe a time when you felt abandoned in a relationship.
In what way can you find comfort in knowing that Jesus endured, too?
Matthew 26:14-16,20,21,34,35,47-50,56,69-75
Hard times will test any relationship. Physical suffering, financial
pressures, misunderstandings, and many other issues can stretch even the
closest bonds.
It’s in the hard times when we really need someone to stand by us; yet it’s
in those same moments when loyalties can fade and commitments cool. That’s
exactly what Jesus faced as His earthly life drew to a close. His claim to
be the Son of God had been bold. Religious leaders were angry and the heat
of opposition grew intense. Commitments of some close to Him wavered.
Judas, who had been part of Jesus’ inner circle, betrayed Him for a handful
of silver. Peter, who swore he would never leave Jesus’ side, hurled angry
oaths at those who linked him with Jesus as Jesus stood trial. Ultimately,
as pressure intensified, the worst-case scenario unfolded. Matthew 26:56
records that...
All the disciples deserted [Jesus] and fled.
Perhaps you’ve found yourself standing alone at a time when you most needed
someone to be near you. That someone might have been a spouse, another
family member, or a close friend. You may not even know what happened when
the relationship shattered, or why the problem even erupted. Know that Jesus
understands. He can relate to the confusion, loneliness, and pain of being
abandoned. He knows about broken relationships. Because He knows, He can
bring comfort and peace to fill the void in your heart. Just call out to Him
in prayer today.
Describe a time when you felt abandoned in a relationship.
In what way can you find comfort in knowing that Jesus endured, too?
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