Luke 22:33-38; Enough

Jesus cut off the apostles quite abruptly. While giving instructions they finally became excited about something. They finally felt like they understood a piece of the future puzzle he kept laying out for them. They could understand violence and open rebellion. It seemed like the time had come to prepare for battle and Jesus told them to get swords. When they showed him how ready they were at the moment, Jesus responded with one word "Enough". He then cut off the conversation.

I wonder how bewildered the apostles felt then? More than that, I wonder just how Jesus felt? Perhaps he did not explain anything more since he knew that they would only get the point by watching his non-violence. Yet I still have to wonder what he felt inside knowing that in the final hours of his life, these closest followers of his had not yet understood who he was and what his kingdom was about.

If I feel misunderstood at anytime, it seems quite overshadowed by this moment in his life.

Luke 19:31-34; Hidden

Jesus pulled aside his primary followers to give them special insight. It didn't work.

Somehow we think if Jesus were to come down here and talk straight with me, everything would be easier and clearer. I've heard that said many times. Yet it obviously is not true. He spent years with his apostles and even had moments like these when he pulled them aside for special instructions. Yet, they remained clueless in many ways. The meaning behind Jesus' words was still hidden from them.

So where do I get the right to think I have all the answers? Why do I think my perspective is so accurate? If a group of men who ate, drank and slept with Jesus for three years still misunderstood him, I have cause for being much more humble.