Then we would be strongly encouraged to go outside, or off in the field to play while the adults talked about whatever it was that adults talked about when the children were absent. Someone would toss a coin to determine who would be the captains of the teams. Finally, reluctantly, one of the captains would be forced to choose me, but even then, I would be selected only if that would even up the teams. The truth is, I was no real asset to any team in any sport. Sometimes when not chosen, I would be given the role of scorekeeper.
Human life is like that in all things.
But life in Jesus Christ is totally opposite. He has made the choice to live in us and to accept us as we are with every shortcoming. Today's reading from the gospel of John continues the Easter cycle of lectionary readings that gives us the closest look at the relationship between Jesus and his disciples. He had chosen each of them, even knowing every flaw and weakness in their characters. He knew which of them would deny any knowledge of him at the trial.