Would it have mattered?

(Based on readings in John 13:18-28)

The question
is asked,
“Lord, who is it?”
Who is he
the betrayer of Jesus

The answer
is given.
It is he
He to whom I give
a piece of dipped bread

The question is asked
and the answer is given
But he who asked
does not comprehend
and Jesus’ answer
does not stir any to action.

Jesus knew
who – Judas Iscariot
Jesus knew
Scripture had to be fulfilled
Jesus knew
before Judas himself knew
what part he would play
as deceiver

What if comprehension and understanding had unfolded?
What if the 11 had understood the implication?
What would they have done?
What could they have done?

Would it have mattered?

(c) January 28, 2014