Mark 14:27
This was a fulfillment of prophecy concerning Christ. The Lord had already said this would happen. Why would his followers be offended in him? What would offend them? The disciples, though dedicated to Christ, did not understand his plans. They thought they knew, as we have seen, what he would do next. But, they did not. The fact of the two comings of the Messiah had not yet been revealed specifically. So, seeing him arrested didn’t fit in their ideas of what he would do.
Heavenly Father, thank you for working your plan out to perfection. We know you don’t have to ask our advice before you act. Help us to accept humbly your plan for us. We know that you love us and that your ways are best. Give us the grace to not be offended, but to instead be blessed. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.