Friday, April 4: In today’s powerful episode of The Daily Grind, John and Maritza dive into John 18—a chapter filled with tension, betrayal, injustice, and heartbreaking emotion. The story shifts dramatically from Jesus’ teachings and prayers to His arrest and trial. Maritza shares how deeply personal and emotional this chapter became for her, even bringing her to tears as she read it with fresh eyes. Together, they walk through the betrayal by Judas, Peter’s heartbreaking denial, and Jesus’ quiet courage in the face of injustice. They explore how Jesus remains in complete control, offering Himself willingly out of love, never lashing out, even healing the wounded during His arrest. They reflect on the sadness of the religious leaders rejecting the very Messiah they had waited for. Maritza’s heartfelt insights bring the story to life, especially as she ponders what it means to witness someone you love being treated so unfairly. Pilate’s question, “What is truth?” echoes in the background as Jesus, the very embodiment of truth, stands before him silently. This episode invites us to slow down, reflect, and ask ourselves how we respond to the truth and love of Jesus. As Easter approaches, it’s a timely and tender reminder of who He is and what He endured for us. Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at spencerjd@thedailygrind.website Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
