The Long Road to Glory

In this powerful exploration of Matthew's Gospel, we're challenged to confront the tension between glory and suffering in our Christian walk. The recurring pattern of Jesus revealing His glory, only to immediately speak of His impending suffering and death, serves as a profound lesson for us. We're reminded that while we eagerly anticipate the glorious return of Christ, we must also be prepared for trials and tribulations in this life. The disciples' struggle to accept Jesus' predictions of His death mirrors our own tendency to focus on blessings and avoid the reality of suffering. This message urges us to embrace both aspects of our faith journey - the promise of future glory and the present reality of carrying our cross. As we reflect on this, we're called to examine our own hearts: Are we, like Judas, only interested in a triumphant Messiah, or are we willing to follow Jesus through both the mountaintops and valleys of life?