In this
passage, I see some reasons to understand why terrible events happen in our
society, especially to those who try to do good. We see in Judas’ betrayal of
Jesus an act based on betrayal and corruption. Indeed this passage contains the
most infamous act of betrayal in history, yet we still see betrayal, deceit and
corruption happen today. Although it is not usually for silver coins today, why
can’t we seem to overcome this greed that brings death?
Perhaps
it’s a question of what we value. I can still remember the everlasting impact
when I watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) The scene when Charlie
wants to sell the unique Golden Ticket to help support his family that are
living in poverty. Grandpa George convinces him not to because there is plenty
of money out there, but the Golden Ticket is unique. To me the love of Jesus is
a Golden Ticket. For us it is unique and is beyond anything we could ever
desire in our hearts and minds.
The most
astonishing part of this Gospel passage is the greatness of love Jesus shows.
Even though Jesus understands who is going to be betraying him that night. He
still sits and shares the bread and the wine with the person who is going to
betray him. Whilst making promises of how through him we can find new life.
Alle zilveren munten zijn waardeloos in vergelijking
met het gouden ticket dat Jezus ons heeft gegeven.
Mark van Eker
Original golden ticket and Wonka
chocolate bars from the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory displayed at ExpoSYFY, San Sebastián, Spain
By Urko Dorronsoro from Donostia - San
Sebastian, Euskal Herria (Basque Country) - Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48385410
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