- Matthew 26:14-25
"From that time on" Judas looks for a chance to hand Jesus over. Matthew used that phrase - "from that time one" - twice earlier in his Gospel, each time to mark an important shift that was taking place in the life of Jesus.
The first was after Jesus' temptation in the desert. "From that time on Jesus began to preach." It marked the beginning of his public life.
The second was when Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" and Peter professed him to be the Son of God. "From that time on Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly ..." The dark clouds were gathered on the horizon.
We now have the phrase used for the third time. It is another turning point, the moment when Judas (who must have been thinking about this for quite some time) decides to betray Jesus.
Looking back on your own life, what are the turning points that marked a shift for good or for ill ... the milestones that you can look back to and say: "From that time one ..."? Take a moment to think of some.
A year from now - March 23, 2017 - look back to today, how would you like to be able to finish that sentence: "From that time on ..."?
- Little Black Book, Diocese of Saginaw