I’ve recently been betrayed by someone I thought was a friend. It’s been painful, sad, and I’ve been angry.

It’s led me to wonder how Jesus, being God, could have been in relationship with Judas for three years knowing that Judas would betray Him? Only God could do that…

Read John 18. Here we see the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter. Both are awful sins. The difference is Peter recognizes that Jesus can restore and forgive his denial. Judas thinks his betrayal has eternally seperated him from Jesus – he hopelessly takes his life.

Have you ever betrayed or denied Jesus? We all have. Therefore, repent, cling to the forgiveness won by Jesus through the cross and the empty tomb, and turn from your sin and seek to live a life of righteousness.

If someone has recently betrayed you, remember how Jesus has forgiven your betrayal. Forgive your brother or sister.

May God bless you as you show His love and forgiveness to your neighbor.