“The Plot of Betrayal “

 “The Plot of Betrayal”

 

Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests and asked, “How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?”   Matthew 26:14-16

Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus Christ’s twelve disciples, and the one who handled the group’s funds.  And in doing so, we can see him for what he REALLY was.  He was GREEDY, DECEIVING, SCHEMING and BAD to the BONE!!  

There was MORE to it, than JUST BETRAYAL, he also was willing to WITNESS AGAINST Jesus when He came to trial.  He was truly UPSET with Jesus, because just prior to Judas’ betrayal, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over the head of Jesus.   Well, that didn’t sit well with the disciples. They became indignant when they saw what she had done. “What a waste!”  They said.  “It could have been sold for a HIGH PRICE and the money given to the poor.”  Now, I’m sure that JUDAS was the INSTIGATOR in this matter. And he kept a TIGHT REIGN on the purse strings. He seemed to always grumble when they took from the funds to help with the Ministry of the Lord.   Jesus rebuked them with: “Why criticize this woman for doing such a good thing to me.” You will always have the poor among you, but you will NOT ALWAYS have Me.”  

Then Judas paid a visit to the leading priests and asked, “How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?” And with that, they PAID him THIRTY PIECES of SILVER.  And from that time on, Judas began looking for an opportunity to BETRAY JESUS!!  And he FOUND IT.  This took place on WEDNESDAY of what is known as: “HOLY WEEK.”  But that is NOT the END of the STORY, the Word of God, tells us that:  The LORD’S Plans STAND FIRM forever; His INTENTIONS can NEVER be SHAKEN.  (Ps. 33:11). Stay tuned for the REST of the STORY!

This word “BETRAYAL” means to be DISLOYAL or UNFAITHFUL we are sometimes, quick to judge Judas for his actions against our Lord.  And he was GUILTY of his UNFAITHFULNESS, that is why he could BETRAY JESUS and so he did.  But God KNEW ahead of time, and it was part of HIS PLAN to SAVE MANKIND.  However, I, wonder how many times we BETRAY our LORD with our UNFAITHFULNESS.  Are we DISLOYAL in our RELATIONSHIP with Him?   If you are a TRUE BELIEVER, the HOLY SPIRIT will CONVICT you of your UNFAITHFULNESS, and you SHOULD CONFESS your sin and SEEK to be MORE FAITHFUL to our LORD JESUS.  However, if you are NOT a TRUE BELIEVER, then you will find it EASY to BETRAY our LORD, by your REJECTION of His LOVE and SALVATION.  In order to NOT END up like JUDAS, who more than LIKELY is suffering in HELL, with ALL its HORRORS, and NO WAY to ESCAPE.  But God in His LOVING MERCY, has a PLAN for you to ESCAPE HELL, and gain HEAVEN with ALL its BLESSINGS.  

This is what you MUST DO, you MUST ADMIT that YOU are a SINNER in NEED of the SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, who GAVE His Life to Save your SOUL.  You MUST BELIEVE with ALL your HEART that JESUS DIED for YOU and is NOW ALIVE in HEAVEN making intercession for you before God.  You MUST CONFESS your SINS to HIM and ask Him for His FORGIVENESS.  Your MUST be WILLING to TURN AWAY FROM your SINFUL LIFESTYLE and TURN TO GOD, with a TRUE REPENTANT HEART. You MUST ACCEPT God’s Gift of SALVATION and DON’T POSSESS an UNFAITHFUL HEART.  Do this NOW, while you STILL can.  He’s WAITING and COMING SOON!!!  Don’t Be LEFT BEHIND!!!