Week Seven, 2025

In the minds of many, he is the most evil character in the Bible. After all, it was he who delivered Jesus to the Romans who beat, tortured and crucified Jesus. He was Judas.

How could a man who was an apostle who followed Jesus for three years and heard every word He said become so vile as to do such a dastardly deed? For a few pieces of silver, he delivered our Lord for execution. He was the enemy of the Passover.

Or was he? Jesus had just said that the Passover meal would be His last and that the end was near. Judas allowed that plan to be carried out. After all, it was the beginning of the resurrection.

Judas later repented, realized his wrongdoing, and took his own life.

We are all surrounded by people, including ourselves, who have sinned and are not beyond repentance.

We are called to love Jesus and Judas. As we become more and more aware of the need around us, as we begin to open our eyes and strive to make a difference as we begin to put our minds to the task, we should have a love for all.

Where is there a need that we can help fulfill? How can we shine the light of Jesus there? Can we love and seek salvation for the Judas’ in our midst? No one is beyond the reach of Christ.

The Good Samaritan put his faith into action. It’s time for us to go and do likewise.

Sometimes True Stories

It is easy to shake our heads at those in Bible times who foolishly worshiped false idols, but Revelation makes it clear that men will continue to worship idols all the way through the tribulation period. Those same idols are still worshiped today.

If you worship your intellect, you are worshiping Baal, the god of the intellect. If you worship pleasure, then you are worshiping Molech, the god of pleasure. If you are worshiping power— the drive to reach the top, even if it means crushing other people beneath you— then you are worshiping Mammon, the god of power. If you are worshiping sex, then you are worshiping Ashtoreth, the goddess of sex.

How do you know if you are worshiping any of those gods? You can tell by what absorbs your time, your thoughts, your energy— your life.

Search your heart. What are you worshiping?

Quotes You Can Use

God is inviting you to a rich, abundant life— a life with Him. Will you accept the invitation? Will you come? Dan Shock

Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.

Remember that whoever is trying to bring you down is already below you.

Leadership is not about being a star; it’s about lighting the way for others to shine.

A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant.

If money and material things make you feel that you are better than others, you are the poorest person on earth.

If you would be loved, love and be lovable. Benjamin Franklin

Don’t let people who aren’t going anywhere take you with them.

Choice is a wonderful thing, but it can also bring devastating consequences. Dan Shock

You are either a part of the systems that is corrupting the world and dragging it under, or you are a part of the system that will float over it when it falls. Florida Marketplace Ministries.

When things go wrong which is inevitable, we often blame God because we perceive God didn’t answer our prayers on our timetable. Instead of taking personal responsibility to solve the problems we created, we look for someone to blame. Tony Ferguson

For those of us who consider ourselves Christians, Believers or Followers of Jesus, it’s time to stop hiding in the dark and time to find our voices and find our heart. Marty Stubblefield

Polite society says not to point fingers, but without the facing consequences, how can people learn? Legitimately placing blame is a key to better humanity. Michael Smith

If you want to change the world, go love your families. Mother Theresa

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results. This is a good definition of a fool when it comes to sin. Tony Ferguson

Salvation is free, but discipleship is costly.

Be wise as you walk in a hostile world, but do so without compromising your faith. Edgar Aponte

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