[Faith-talk] FW: [thefamilyoffaith] Charles Stanley's Devotional for April 20, 2011

[Eric Calhoun]

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Subject: [thefamilyoffaith] Charles Stanley's Devotional for April 20,
2011
Date: 
Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:21:42 -0400


           
                  April 20, 2011
                  Prepared for Betrayal

                  LUKE 22:1-13


                  We've all experienced or witnessed betrayal at some
point. And no example in the Bible illustrates the pain, guilt, and shame
caused by that sin more clearly than the story of Judas. 
                   
                  Chosen as one of the twelve, Judas was privileged. John
12:6 says that he was even granted the responsibility of maintaining the
disciples' money box. But that same verse reveals an important truth about
Judas--he was a thief. 
                   
                  John indicates greed was Judas' weakness. After Mary
had anointed the Lord's feet, Judas complained, "Why was this perfume not
sold for three hundred denarii and given to poor people?" (v. 5). The
following verse, however, clarifies that he wanted the money only for
himself. One can safely assume that if Judas had reached the point of
stealing cash from Jesus' supply, then his greed had gone unchecked for
some time. That hidden sin was all Satan needed to interfere with his life.
And once the Enemy stepped in, the disciple began "seeking a good
opportunity" to betray Jesus (Luke 22:6). 
                   
                  First Peter 5:8 says the Devil is like a "roaring lion,
seeking someone to devour." And in Judas, Satan found a willing victim. If
we're honest with ourselves, each of us has a natural tendency toward sin. 
                   
                  Daily communion with God keeps hidden sins from
becoming greater problems. Left unchecked, the "roaring lion" will also
come after us, no matter what our weakness may be. Ask the Lord to reveal
any sins you need to confess. Deal with them today--don't let sin lead you
down the path of Judas. 
                   
                   




                 
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