Matthew 27:1-10
It would be helpful if we knew Judas' reason for betraying Jesus. Some believe that Judas was trying to force Jesus' hand in leading a revolt against the Romans. The Gospel of John implies that Judas was a greedy man and that greed inspired his action. We really don't know. What we do know is that Judas betrayed Jesus. Regardless of the reason for his betrayal, in this passage he is overcome by regret. He confesses his sin, but his confession changes nothing. His final response is to commit suicide. The tragedy is that Jesus would have forgiven him. But Judas never gave Jesus the chance. Peter denies Jesus three times that same night. Jesus offers him forgiveness and Peter ends up leading the early church.
Everyone sins. We fall short of what God intended. The point of Jesus coming was that God wants to forgive us. God's forgiveness is always a possibility when we fail. We just need to ask.
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I am so thankful for God's amazing grace that provides that undeserved love and forgiveness - no matter how many times I sin! This passage is a good reminder of the need to ask for that forgiveness!
ReplyDeleteI think the responses of Peter and Judas are great examples of how God's grace and mercy can change our lives. God has already given us the gift- all we have to do is ask for it and accept it. Peter was able to do amazing things because he sought out this gift of grace. Judas didn't give Jesus a chance...I think I do this, too, sometimes. I have to remember that nothing is too big for God to forgive, that nothing is too great for His grace and mercy.
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