When God Says …
“Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.” (John 6:70-71 KJV)
The amazing grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is truly abounding grace for grace. He, being Omniscient, All knowing as He is, knows our beginning and our end, and every content of our heart and being. Nothing of us is hidden from Him. He knows our thoughts and intents before we even thought of it. He knows every twists and turns of our walk in this life. He has the minute and detailed map of our life. He knows who will reject or accept Him. He knows who will betray Him. He knew of Judas's betrayal before even Judas knew the act he would take. Yet, He gave Judas the fair shake and access to make the choice to choose believing and remain in Him.
But, as with every person, God gave us the power of freedom to decide. It's all in our hands. And, Judas availed of it for the wrong choice. He betrayed the Lord Jesus Christ for Thirty Two pieces of silver. And, seeing the Lord condemned was filled with remorse. Instead of coming to the Lord's grace and mercy, he chose to run away. He hanged himself to die (Matthew 27:3-5). Unfortunately, he wasn't listening to the Lord's message. Yes, he was with Him, being chosen as one of the twelve disciples, but he did not get it. Which remind us to take the Lord's living Words of grace and truth seriously and receive it. His grace is more than enough (2 Corinthians 12:9).
We are to have it settled in our hearts that by faith in Christ Jesus, grace is superior than anything. Apostle Paul exhorts with these words: “Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 5:20-21 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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