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"But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?" (Luke 22:48). Are You a Judas?? (By: Pastor L.R. Simas, Sr.) 10-02-08 |
Can you imagine how Jesus felt knowing what had just been
fulfilled? Now imagine how someone you know feels if you are
their Judas. Or how you would feel if someone else was a Judas
to you!
Judas is most probably the most recognized person in the Bible.
Too bad it's for something horrendously horrible. He didn't begin
that way I'm sure. But then the Judas' of today have! The Judas
of the bible had a problem with double mindedness, ego, and
money. How many of us have had the same problem?? Judas'
problems were big problems as they would be his undoing.
Judas was an Apostle and held a trusted position within the
inner circle of our Lord. He held the bag or was the treasurer. The
office of treasurer is a position which requires a knowledgeable
man in financial matters also a person which is trust worthy.
John would sum up what Judas really was in his statement he
says of Judas, "This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but
because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put
therein" (John 12:6). The bible speaks of him as a betrayer. The
first several places in Scripture where Judas is mentioned are as a
member of the Apostles are Matthew 10:4, Mark 3:19, and Luke
6:16. Notice that Judas is always listed last and always in the
negative. Is it any wonder?
The infamous name of “betrayer” has throughout the centuries
stuck. I know of no one that has given the name "Judas" to any
male child regardless of religion.
I don't think I need to go into great detail as to how Judas
became known as the betrayer of Jesus. All I need to do is remind
you of what Jesus’ words were to Judas to make clear why the
name stuck. Jesus says, "...Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man
with a kiss?" (Luke 22:48).
How does this same Judas apply to us today?? One way is if we
say to someone they are a friend and we turn and speak untruths
about them. Another way might be to have the reverse done to
us. Still yet another way is to say one thing while knowing that
what was said is not going to be followed through.
As an example, someone borrows money from you (or you from
them) knowing all the while that the intent to repay the loan is
never going to happen.
Imagine if you were accused of causing someone's death. And the
only person that could exonerate you is a Judas type of person.
How would you feel knowing that the only person that could
help, either wouldn't or wouldn't be believed! Now imagine being
Jesus!! How must have He felt?? These are a few examples I'm
sure there are many more.
This is what we do when we choose to make untrue assertions
about others only later to be found out a liar. Or others do this
same thing to us and we suffer the consequences needlessly.
Sometimes these consequences are never reversed and life as we
knew it changes forever!! All because of a Judas!
Like the Judas of the Bible had purposed in his heart to commit
what in my opinion would be the most horrible act in recorded
history. After having lived, learned, and felt the love that only
Jesus could give. Then to go ahead with forethought and malice
to turn on and betray the Lamb of God! To me this is
incomprehensible at best.
Everyone does things however, when what you do injures or
causes irrevocable harm on someone and it is done without regard
for a person’s good or someone's character (maybe yours) is
permanently damaged. This picture or type of being a Judas!! I
hope that you my friend never take this road to repay someone
for what is perceived as a wrong doing to you or by you to
someone else.
Judas was what one type was most probably meant as spiritual
wickedness in high places. For he was spiritual at one time then
took on this wickedness and forever more will be known as the
betrayer. Don't let anger, jealousy, hatred, and envy do this to
you and may it not be done onto you.
Remember the words and commandment Jesus gave as He said,
"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another;
as I have loved you, that ye also love one another"(John 13:34). I
think this was said to avoid the problem which is the subject of
this writing this month.
Let me close with the following: I'm sure you know what
happened to Judas in the end?? He realized all too late what he
had done was wrong! He chose to end his life and went to his
own place. If you don't want to end up in a place that believe me
will not be to your liking. Then may I suggest that you examine
very carefully what it is you are about to do or may have already
done. Or maybe you have had done to you. In either case go to
God in prayer and seek (or ask) forgiveness for yourself or on
behalf of the one who harmed you. John said, "If we confess our
sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse
us from all unrighteousness" (I John 1:9).
There is a little of Judas in all of us. It's called sin!! If we choose
to serve sin then we are assured of hell as our future. If we turn
from sin and choose to serve God then we can look to a home in
heaven. Judas caused the events that led to the death of Jesus
and God raised Jesus from the dead that we would believe and
follow Him.
What will you do now?? Will you too "betrayest thou the Son of
man with a kiss"? In this case will you deny Christ? Will you
remain a Judas (in type) and die in your sin and go to that place
where the worm dieth not?? Or take Judas' final act and
remember what sin did to Jesus and repent?? Something Judas
couldn't bring himself to do. While you're thinking on these
things remember, Jesus died for you, will you live for Him??
Please feel free to e-mail or write at the address below. With love
in Christ, whose I am and yours,
Pastor Popeye,
pastorsimas@hyannisbaptistchurch.org
Or write snail mail at:
Hyannis Baptist Church
Po Box 34
West Hyannisport, Ma.
02672-0034
Psalms 12:6-7 and Ephesians 3:8
Join us now on the web!!
http//:www.hyannisbaptistchurch.org
fulfilled? Now imagine how someone you know feels if you are
their Judas. Or how you would feel if someone else was a Judas
to you!
Judas is most probably the most recognized person in the Bible.
Too bad it's for something horrendously horrible. He didn't begin
that way I'm sure. But then the Judas' of today have! The Judas
of the bible had a problem with double mindedness, ego, and
money. How many of us have had the same problem?? Judas'
problems were big problems as they would be his undoing.
Judas was an Apostle and held a trusted position within the
inner circle of our Lord. He held the bag or was the treasurer. The
office of treasurer is a position which requires a knowledgeable
man in financial matters also a person which is trust worthy.
John would sum up what Judas really was in his statement he
says of Judas, "This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but
because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put
therein" (John 12:6). The bible speaks of him as a betrayer. The
first several places in Scripture where Judas is mentioned are as a
member of the Apostles are Matthew 10:4, Mark 3:19, and Luke
6:16. Notice that Judas is always listed last and always in the
negative. Is it any wonder?
The infamous name of “betrayer” has throughout the centuries
stuck. I know of no one that has given the name "Judas" to any
male child regardless of religion.
I don't think I need to go into great detail as to how Judas
became known as the betrayer of Jesus. All I need to do is remind
you of what Jesus’ words were to Judas to make clear why the
name stuck. Jesus says, "...Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man
with a kiss?" (Luke 22:48).
How does this same Judas apply to us today?? One way is if we
say to someone they are a friend and we turn and speak untruths
about them. Another way might be to have the reverse done to
us. Still yet another way is to say one thing while knowing that
what was said is not going to be followed through.
As an example, someone borrows money from you (or you from
them) knowing all the while that the intent to repay the loan is
never going to happen.
Imagine if you were accused of causing someone's death. And the
only person that could exonerate you is a Judas type of person.
How would you feel knowing that the only person that could
help, either wouldn't or wouldn't be believed! Now imagine being
Jesus!! How must have He felt?? These are a few examples I'm
sure there are many more.
This is what we do when we choose to make untrue assertions
about others only later to be found out a liar. Or others do this
same thing to us and we suffer the consequences needlessly.
Sometimes these consequences are never reversed and life as we
knew it changes forever!! All because of a Judas!
Like the Judas of the Bible had purposed in his heart to commit
what in my opinion would be the most horrible act in recorded
history. After having lived, learned, and felt the love that only
Jesus could give. Then to go ahead with forethought and malice
to turn on and betray the Lamb of God! To me this is
incomprehensible at best.
Everyone does things however, when what you do injures or
causes irrevocable harm on someone and it is done without regard
for a person’s good or someone's character (maybe yours) is
permanently damaged. This picture or type of being a Judas!! I
hope that you my friend never take this road to repay someone
for what is perceived as a wrong doing to you or by you to
someone else.
Judas was what one type was most probably meant as spiritual
wickedness in high places. For he was spiritual at one time then
took on this wickedness and forever more will be known as the
betrayer. Don't let anger, jealousy, hatred, and envy do this to
you and may it not be done onto you.
Remember the words and commandment Jesus gave as He said,
"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another;
as I have loved you, that ye also love one another"(John 13:34). I
think this was said to avoid the problem which is the subject of
this writing this month.
Let me close with the following: I'm sure you know what
happened to Judas in the end?? He realized all too late what he
had done was wrong! He chose to end his life and went to his
own place. If you don't want to end up in a place that believe me
will not be to your liking. Then may I suggest that you examine
very carefully what it is you are about to do or may have already
done. Or maybe you have had done to you. In either case go to
God in prayer and seek (or ask) forgiveness for yourself or on
behalf of the one who harmed you. John said, "If we confess our
sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse
us from all unrighteousness" (I John 1:9).
There is a little of Judas in all of us. It's called sin!! If we choose
to serve sin then we are assured of hell as our future. If we turn
from sin and choose to serve God then we can look to a home in
heaven. Judas caused the events that led to the death of Jesus
and God raised Jesus from the dead that we would believe and
follow Him.
What will you do now?? Will you too "betrayest thou the Son of
man with a kiss"? In this case will you deny Christ? Will you
remain a Judas (in type) and die in your sin and go to that place
where the worm dieth not?? Or take Judas' final act and
remember what sin did to Jesus and repent?? Something Judas
couldn't bring himself to do. While you're thinking on these
things remember, Jesus died for you, will you live for Him??
Please feel free to e-mail or write at the address below. With love
in Christ, whose I am and yours,
Pastor Popeye,
pastorsimas@hyannisbaptistchurch.org
Or write snail mail at:
Hyannis Baptist Church
Po Box 34
West Hyannisport, Ma.
02672-0034
Psalms 12:6-7 and Ephesians 3:8
Join us now on the web!!
http//:www.hyannisbaptistchurch.org
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