The Bible doesn't tell us what the Lord did on
Wednesday of Holy Week. Scholars speculate that after two exhausting
days in Jerusalem, Jesus and his disciples spent this day resting in
Bethany with his closest friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus, in
anticipation of the Passover.
It’s funny to think of Jesus as needing friends, but if ever he needed the comfort of friendship, it was in these last days before his cruel death. Our
world continues flog Jesus with mockery and accusations, betrayal and
denial. But even today, we can offer him the comfort of friendship - a
heart that is open to him with compassion - not asking for anything, but
offering him a place in us where he can reside and rest.
Jesus, in your last moments with your disciples, you called them your friends. How
close you want to be to each and every one of us! This Holy Week, may
we see you as our friend, and give us the grace to be called a friend by
you. Amen
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