Read Luke 22:47-53

JESUS IS BETRAYED AND ARRESTED
A kiss was and still is the traditional greeting among men in certain parts of the world. In this case, it was the agreed upon signal to point out Jesus. It is ironic that a gesture of greeting would be the means of betrayal. It was a hollow gesture because of Judas’ treachery. Have any of your religious practices become empty gestures? You still betray Christ when your acts ofservice or giving are insincere or carried out merely for show.
The religious leaders had not arrested Jesus in the Temple for fear of a riot. Instead, they came secretly at night, under the influence of the power of darkness, Satan himself. Although it looked as if Satan was getting the upper hand, everything was proceeding according to God’s plan. It was time for Jesus to die.