Have you ever felt guilty about something you did, wishing you could turn back time and make different choices?
In our New Testament reading, we delve deeper into Jesus’ trial. We see Judas expressing remorse about betraying Jesus, genuinely seeking a way to change things, and in his guilt, he ultimately took his own life. Judas didn’t realize that God was using his mistake to bring about the greatest gift of all time. If he had only waited three days, he would have received forgiveness just as Peter did.
There’s a saying that goes, “Guilt is always hungry; don’t let it consume you”. Sometimes, we wallow in guilt despite knowing that Jesus’ sacrifice is potent enough to cover all our sins, and this is as a result of our lack of trust in God. We haven’t truly believed that Jesus’s blood has washed away all our sins or that our God is Jireh, who works all things together for good. Even our mistakes can be used by God to bring about His purpose for our lives.
Listen, don’t let the devil rob you of your glorious destiny through guilt. Confess your sins, receive the forgiveness Jesus offers, and embrace the power of the Holy Spirit to do better. Then, move on and fulfil your purpose-the world is waiting for you.
Reflection: Jesus has forgiven you. Forgive yourself.
Today’s Reading
Leviticus 10-12
Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, contrary to his command. 2 So fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed them, and they died before the Lord. 3 Moses then said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord spoke of when he said:..
Matthew 27:1-26
Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. 2 So they bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate the governor.
3 When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders…