Jesus Knew, But Judas Ate Too.
Think about this for a second. Jesus knew. John 13:1-5 He goes into that room with His disciples. He knows He is going to be betrayed. He knows it is Judas who will turn against him. He knows that He has been sold out for a handful of silver. Stabbed in the back by one He has poured His life into. Yet, in that room, hours before the death of Jesus, Judas ate too. Jesus fed Judas too. Jesus prayed for Judas too. Jesus washed Judas’ feet too. I struggle to fathom that kind of love. A love that would feed the mouth that deceived you. A love that would wash the treasonous feet of the traitor. A love that could forgive even the vilest of betrayals. Abraham, our father of faith, lied. Noah was a drunk. Moses murdered his Egyptian Oppressor. Miriam was a gossiper. Elijah, one of the greatest prophets, was a suicidal. Sarah was impatient. Samson broke his covenant with God for some girl. Gideon was consistency fearful. David had an affair. Jacob lied, over and over again. Rahab was a prostitut...