We all know we’ll face challenges in life, but sometimes we’re hit by something that feels as if the enemy has won. That’s a frightening place to be. That must have been how the disciples felt that night. The first thing they saw were flaming torches approaching them, the sound of boots on the ground, and then, Judas stepped out of the shadows and kissed Jesus on the cheek. I’m sure they never quite trusted him. Money always seemed to be disappearing, but no one expected this. Somehow that kiss on the cheek seemed to unlock the powers of hell and the soldiers and temple guards moved in to
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