What’s In A ? “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way… Blessed are all those that put their trust in Him” Psalm 2:12

resident Roosevelt Lord under extreme duress and obviously desirous of of the United Stated and it was an impulsive act. the forgiveness that Pdescribed the Japanese However, Judas was cunning came to offer those who attack on Pearl Harbour as and calculating in his betray- sensed their need. the “most infamous act in al. He took 30 pieces of silver history”. I am sure the Presi- as payment for his deed. Our verse today calls on all dent thought it was. How- of us to “kiss the Son”. The ever, Christians have another Then, the most dreadful author means what he says act that they believe was part of his treachery was the in the next verse with the more infamous. feigned affection for Jesus words, “Blessed are all who when he kissed the Master. take refuge in him” (NIV). The act I refer to was the In fact, in the Greek of the So in answer to the question, way in which , it indicates “What is in a kiss?” we re- betrayed his Master. Judas Judas repeatedly kissed Je- spond that to kiss Jesus is to had received the most gra- sus, such was the disgusting obtain eternal life. cious treatment at the hand nature of his deed. of Jesus. Jesus had given him The kiss has always meant the same gifts and blessing The kiss of Judas was sup- a sign of love, respect, hon- on his ministry as the other posed to be the normal greet- our, subjection to a ruler and eleven apostles received. He ing of a student for the mas- some other positive things. was given even higher privi- ter. It was also the greeting If you have come to Jesus lege that the others as Jesus of a guest being welcomed in faith then you may say appointed him the treasurer into a home. It was a won- you have “kissed” Him. Do for the group. derful sign of love and affec- you have this warm and tion for the one being kissed. loving relationship with the The sop at the Judas desecrates the warm Saviour? Perhaps this is just was always seen as the high- and loving deed and pollutes where you need to begin to est honour the master of his own soul in the process. put the pieces of your life the feast could give a guest. back together. He will give Jesus gave it to Judas in In Luke 7:38 we read of the you a “kiss” in return and front of the other apostles. sinful woman kissing the embrace you in love forever. Even when Judas betrayed feet of Jesus repeatedly. The Come and come now. his Master, Jesus called him host of the feast had invited “Friend”. So Judas received Jesus into his home but did © Rumford Ministries more privilege than all the not give His the customary All rights reserved others. . The poor sinful woman did not stop kissing Peter denied his beloved Jesus’ feet. She was contrite