It's interesting to think about, Jesus celebrates the Passover with his disciples and then the very next day he gives himself as the sacrificial lamb for the forgiveness of sins.
Today as we begin our celebration of Holy Week, we meditate on Isaiah 53 and its prophetic message about our Savior from sin. We'll come back to this text in our Good Friday Devotion. (Look for new devotions this week on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.)
I have my father's memory. These are the words that I speak to somebody when I've forgotten something that I was going to tell them, or I forgot something that they told me.
Jesus knew the pain of unreliable friends, as Peter denied Him thrice despite being forewarned. And yet, Jesus remained loyal, accepting the cross out of love. His unwavering friendship offers an eternal assurance of love, loyalty, and forgiveness, contrasting the faltering nature of human alliances.