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Everyone Needs A Judas

'While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”' Luke 22:47-48

Judas. Ah, probably the most well-known traitor's of all time. Sealed with a kiss, Judas locked in his fate and the fate of his friend. Both lives forever changed. History written in blood.

We all need a Judas.

I was listening to a podcast during the workout and the pastor said something that made me stop mid-row. He talked about how Jesus needed a Judas just as much as he needed a John. Without Judas, we wouldn't have the cross. Without a man betraying a friend, we wouldn't have the sacrifice. Jesus needed Judas. And so did we.

We all have had a Judas in our life. We have all experienced that person who has betrayed us in some form or fashion. We've been hurt by someone we thought cared. We've been deceived by someone in whom we have placed our trust.

Without the Judas in our lives, we wouldn't experience the cross: the death and resurrection that comes in relationship with others. We need to experience a Judas so we may feel our need for the cross. Without betrayal, there is no grace. Without pain, there is no sacrifice.

The Judas in our life teaches us how to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly (Micah 6:8) with God and with those he places in our lives. Those friends who betray us with a kiss, in a way that is so intimate, teach us about sacrifice, pain, love, and grace. They show us our need to be pushed towards something else; maybe even something greater. If Jesus didn't have Judas, we wouldn't have the cross. Jesus needed Judas in order for the sacrifice to happen; in order for it to truly be finished (John 19:30). Sometimes we need a Judas in our lives to push us towards our cross.

Don't denounce the Judas in your life. Know that there is purpose for that relationship; that grace resides in the space moving you towards a greater place.

We all need a Judas.

"When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." John 19:30

Love & Blessings,
Meg

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