Our verse for today is Luke 6:12.
“In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God.”
Think about it! Before Jesus chose His twelve apostles, He spent the entire night in prayer. The Son of God, who could have simply decided with a word, still climbed a lonely hillside and poured out His heart to the Father until dawn. This moment shows us how seriously Jesus took His decisions. He didn’t rush or guess. He waited, listened, and prayed.
Yet, even with that perfect preparation, Judas was among the twelve. The one who would later betray Him with a kiss. It’s a sobering thought. You can pray, plan, and walk faithfully, but sometimes people will still disappoint you. Sometimes the outcome you prayed for falls apart.
But Jesus teaches us something deeper. His prayers weren’t about avoiding all pain or betrayal. They were about aligning His heart with God’s will. Even Judas had a place in the story God was writing.
Maybe today you’re facing disappointment or betrayal despite your best efforts. Don’t lose heart. If Jesus could endure the sorrow of Judas, He will help you walk through your own hard places.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.
Several times in my life, people that I thought betrayed me, became even closer friends. The key was honoring God’s instruction to talk about it rather than gossip.
Great thought! I’ve had the same experience. A woman who set out to hurt me, ended up being my ally about five years later. No wonder Jesus advised us to pray for our enemies. Prayers are heart turners.