John 18:1–3 (ESV) 1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered, the HUMAN MESS! 2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples. 3 So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons.

 Imagine having communion with Jesus being washed over with the truth of Christ. It couldn’t feel any better than this.  Full of the presence of God, and we step out into the world, the human mess. Here comes our buddy, Judas, with a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, with lanterns and torches and weapons. Stunned we watch Judas greets Jesus:

Matthew 26:49-50 (ESV) Judas says, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him. And Jesus said, “(Hello) friend.” In Luke 22:48 we see Jesus also say, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?” Welcome to the world. In this human mess, Jesus is unphased. Jesus knows God and knows what is coming.