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Have you ever gone an entire day at school, and no one told you that you had a massive booger on your face? No? How about the dreaded "spinach in your teeth?" No? Okay, moving along. Maybe this sounds familiar. You've told someone something private about your life (a secret) and they betrayed your trust and told everyone that one thing you didn't want anyone to know. Almost immediately, people begin to misunderstand you and your intentions. Before you know it, you're pushed out of your friend circle and find yourself constantly isolated by the people you thought were your friends. 

As Jesus came to the end of his life, he was betrayed by his closest friends, beaten up, and pushed aside. The loneliness, isolation, and rejection must have been so disorienting. Just a week before, people were shouting his name in the streets. Eventually, he died for us so we could later have the choice to receive his forgiveness and strength. When we feel discouraged and left alone, we can find strength knowing Jesus understands all our pain.

Have you ever been iced out by someone? How do you think Jesus can relate to this?