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DEATH & RESURRECTION OF JESUS, THE KING
Matthew 27
Judas Hangs Himself v. 3-10 *part 1*
When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders. "I have sinned," he said, "for I have betrayed innocent blood."
"What is that to us?" they replied. "That's your responsibility."
So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.
The chief priests picked up the coins and said, "It is against the law to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money." So they decided to use the money to buy the potter's field as a burial place for foreigners. That is why it has been called the Field of Blood to this day. Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: "They took the thirty silver coins, the price set on him by the people of Israel, and they used them to buy the potter's field, as the Lord commanded me" (Zechariah 11:12,13).
DO NOT let anyone ever make you feel,- better yet DON'T YOU ever make your mind up to think that you have done something so wrong, so horrible- that you can't be forgiven by Jesus. EVER! I don't care how many times we've made the same mistake-Jesus is waiting for us to come to Him every time to sincerely ask for forgiveness. Not to use this request as a worthless clean slate, just to do it again. Can I get real? Often, we end up making the same mistakes, but in bringing it straight to Jesus every time, we recognize that wrong, and we grow more inclined to change our behavior, ways and habits. We're allowing the Holy Spirit to get all up in it! When we push it under the rug- waiting to get it all out before we come to God, we're handling it in our own way- which is going to be the wrong way each and every time. We're not allowing God into our situation. Give up the control and give it to God ladies and godly men (yep, you're not only gentlemen but men of God- gots to lift up our men in Jesus' name!!!!!)!
It's so important that we show mercy to ourselves and that we show that same mercy to those around us. It's hard I know, depending on what our expectations are for certain individuals, when they keep making the same mistakes, we get frustrated, disappointed- we want to leave them, ignore them- cut them out. I'm not the only one, right!?! Well, the Holy Spirit is telling all of us right now: "to show more compassion to one another." Don't be like these priests who told Judas "What is that to us? That's your responsibility." NO! It was the men of God's responsibility to teach people about God and act as intercessors for them. Rather than helping Judas find forgiveness, they rejected their roles as priest and sent Judas to handle it in his own way.
Don't let another person think they have to handle their struggle on their own. LOVE!!! Re-read over and over 1 Corinthians 13 to see how we are to treat one another. It's so important!!! And trust me, I'm preaching to myself as much as I am sharing this message with you. Someone is out there who thinks that they don't have any one to turn to and they are close to giving up. Be that vessel- man or woman of God in that bruised and battered person's life and let the love of Jesus shine through you. This person needs help, they may know God- but just don't feel Him and they think they are alone. Don't leave them out there alone to be fooled by the enemy, remind them God cares for them. Because if He didn't, He wouldn't have sent you to them just in the right time. Act on it!
One last thing, if you're reading this right now and you don't think your situation can get any better. I'm telling you now, don't choose Judas method and give up. Because it can, and will get better. Truth: many of the plans we set into motion cannot be reversed. I stress to each one of us that it is best to think of the potential consequences before we launch into an action we may later regret. But we do serve a God that can create beauty from our mess. So keep calling out to our amazing God. Keep calling out to Him. Let Him know, that even though you can't see the way- You know He has created the way; He will lead you there and it is good. Trust Him. It's not as hard as we make it my friends. Every day live to please Him and not just ourselves. Press into His Word and prayer- seeking His ways and His voice. Humble yourself, admit your wrongs, seek forgiveness and allow righteousness change your life. Trust, you will be walking on the right path.
If you need to talk to someone, pick up the phone and call them! Don't try to handle this on your own.
If you are someone who receives this call- answer and listen.
If a name has been placed on your heart, call and check up on that friend. They need you and the God in you.
DON'T GIVE UP ON EACH OTHER AND DON'T GIVE UP ON GOD!
Much love to all of you reading this today and everyday!!!! God loves you!!!! I love you!!! Doesn't matter how well I know you. :-)
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