“Then one of the Twelve, the man called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, ‘What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?’ So they weighed out thirty pieces of silver for him. And from that time he started looking for a good opportunity to betray him.” — Matthew 26:14–16, CSB
It’s Wednesday of Holy Week.
We’re only a few days away from the cross, but something dark is already in motion.
Behind the scenes, Judas has made a decision—a quiet, chilling betrayal. He’s followed Jesus for years. Heard every sermon. Seen the miracles. Sat around the same table. And yet… somewhere along the way, his heart grew cold.
We don’t know his reasoning. Maybe he was disappointed. Maybe disillusioned. Maybe just distracted by something that seemed more valuable.
Thirty pieces of silver. That’s what he traded Jesus for.
It’s easy to read and think, I’d never do that. But before we dismiss Judas too quickly, maybe we need to pause and take a closer look at ourselves. Because betrayal rarely begins with a single act. It usually starts with compromise—a little drift here, a little silence there. It’s the slow fade: choosing control over trust, hiding struggles instead of confessing them, worshiping Jesus outwardly while drifting inwardly.
Drawing #Closer to God Through Self-Examination
This Wednesday is sometimes called Spy Wednesday—a reference to Judas’s secret plan to betray Jesus. But it’s not just about what he did in the shadows. It invites us to reflect honestly—not with shame or guilt, but with a quiet willingness to bring what’s hidden into the light.
Where are you being tested right now?
What are you wrestling with beneath the surface?
- Is there a part of your life where you’re struggling to trust Jesus?
- Have you been drifting spiritually—maybe going through the motions but feeling distant inside?
- Is there something you’re hiding, hoping no one notices?
The truth is, we all have “spy moments”—secret compromises, quiet doubts, or hidden struggles that we try to manage on our own. But Jesus doesn’t push away doubters or strugglers. He invites us to come clean—to confess, to return, and to let Him meet us in our mess.
A Wednesday Practice: Come Clean
Take a few minutes today to get alone with God. No filters. No pretending. Just honesty.
- Pause – Sit in stillness and ask the Spirit to search your heart.
- Pray – “Jesus, show me where I’ve been hiding, drifting, or tempted to betray trust in You.”
- Confess – If something comes to mind, don’t brush it off. Bring it to Him. He’s already paid for it.
- Receive – His grace is not just for the “big” sins. It’s for everything. Let Him remind you that you’re still His.
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.” — Psalm 139:23–24, CSB
Let’s draw #Closer to God by being real with Him today. Because honesty is where healing begins—and as Sunday will prove, even betrayal doesn’t get the final word.
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