Sometimes, we have the ability to be incredibly honest with ourselves. We often deceive ourselves, but every once in a while, complete honesty comes through. That's what I see here from the disciples -- when Jesus tells them that one of them will betray him, they don't immediately deny it. Each of them asks if it is him, as though they don't know. They don't know if they're capable of such a thing, but they also don't seem certain that they aren't. They wonder if it could be them.
May we be aware of our limitations, and watch out for the ways Scripture warns us about weaknesses. May we form a community around ourselves to help us be strong, that we may encourage one another in steadfastness, in faithfulness, in humility, that when we gather around the table we may be a community holding each other accountable to pursue Christ above all else.
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