Mark 14: 42,43
Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. And immediately, while He yet spoke, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude.
Who is Judas Iscariot?
Judas was chosen to be a follower of JESUS, by JESUS. He was counted as one of the twelve closest friends. Judas saw JESUS heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, show compassion to the weak; he heard the wisdom teachings of JESUS and lived with Him for 3 years. Judas probably preached the kingdom of GOD and cast out demons, healed the sick and prayed for miracles. He was so trusted that he was over the treasury for the ministry of JESUS. SO WHAT HAPPENED? Greed happened. Judas became greedy.
All along, JESUS knew who would betray Him, yet He gave Judas the opportunity to repent. He had hope that Judas would be saved. JESUS showed Judas grace and unconditional love. He gave Judas every opportunity to confess his sin and repent of his ways.
This is an example of how much JESUS loves us. He will always give us every opportunity to come to Him and embrace Him with love. GOD so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
When JESUS said, "Father forgive them for they know not what they do" is it possible that JESUS was remembering Judas and interceding for him to the Father?
Who has hurt you? INTERCEDE FOR THEM WITH THE LOVE OF JESUS.
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