S – So immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. 

⁵⁰ “Friend,” Jesus asked him, “why have you come?”

Matthew 26:49–50 CSB

O – Commentary:

Judas had arranged a sign with the officials. The One he kissed would be the One to arrest. As he approached Jesus, he said, Greetings, Rabbi! (cf. Matt. 26:25) and kissed Him. Jesus’ response to Judas indicated that He still loved him, for Jesus addressed him as Friend (hetaire, “companion” or “associate,” used only three times in the NT, each time in Matt. [20:13; 22:12; 26:50]

“Matthew,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – Knowing what Judas was doing, he still addressed him as He was in a relationship with him.  He still called him a friend.  No matter what we do, God still seeks a relationship with us.  

R – Heavenly Father, thank you that your love for us far exceeds our expectations.  You love us right where we are and desire so much more for us.  Give us the courage to grow closer to you by leaving our own ways to follow yours.