This is Holy Week – the week leading up to Easter. Holy Week is full of meaning as we think about the last few hours of Jesus life. Today is Maundy Thursday. Today we remember the last meal that Jesus had with his disciples as they celebrated the Jewish Passover meal together. Shortly after that meal, Jesus would be turned over to the religious leaders and run through a mock trial and then on to the Roman leaders for sentencing.
But even more painful for him must have been the betrayal of friends – the followers who had been with him daily for three years. What a long night that must have been.
As you go about your day today, think about what Jesus must have felt as he shared this symbolic meal with his closest followers, knowing that each would turn from him a little while later. Then think about how you have turned away from him to follow your own desires.
We are not innocent – but Jesus loves us anyway! So much so that he died for us.
Clay in the Hands 
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