Judas' Kiss

Yesterday morning in service Pastor Dan looked at kissing throughout Scripture after pondering on the New Year's Kiss.  He looked at many examples of kissing in Scripture, but I was intrigued by his description of Judas' kiss.  He explained that in the original language the kiss which Judas gave in betrayel in the Garden of Gethsemane was more emphatic than any other kiss of greeting would be in that culture.  He was also explaining how Judas seemed to turn against Christ the moment he realized he could not get what he wanted or expected from Jesus.  It caused me to think: this seems pretty similar to the way people react to Christ when their expectations are broken.  How many people who have kept Jesus at arms' distance in relationship with him are extremely passionate in their disdain for him once they realize they will not get what they originally wanted, no matter what that want may be (physical, emotional, material, etc.).  How many times have I passionately reacted against Christ when my hopes are dashed in the midst of keeping him at arms' length?  Perhaps we are meant to struggle with Jesus more like Peter, in order to grow in relationship with him, rather than cooly support him while keeping an eye out for something which will treat us better.