The hometown crowd was amazed. How did this guy get to be so smart? After all, we've known him since he was a little tyke. He's the carpenter's son. His mom lives with us and his brothers live here. You know them, James, (Ah the eldest. The one with a good name. That's a good name derived from Jacob) Joseph, (You remember Joseph. The one who saved his brothers. The one who wisely predicted Pharoah's dilemma and ended up being the salvation of Israel) Simon, (Didn't Jesus have an apostle by that name? Yes! Simon. Simon Peter. Good strong name!) and Judas. Are you kidding me? Jesus had a brother named Judas?
What do you think he thought all of his life knowing that He would be betrayed by someone named Judas? Do you think it was a constant reminder of what was to come? Do you think He ever had a conversation with the betrayer and tell him, "You know, I have a brother named Judas."? What a strange mix of betrayal and home. Do you think Judas ever "told" on Jesus? How do you think that would make Jesus feel? Perhaps in some small way it helped to prepare Jesus for what was coming and for the forgiveness He felt in His heart toward the man who was an accomplice to His death. Maybe this is a great lesson of forgiveness for us, too. Have a great day.
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