John 13:18b (The Message)
“The one who ate bread at my table turned on his heel against me.”
The ancient prophesy of Psalm 41:9 would come to pass through Judas. “The progress of evil within Judas is traceable in the successive allusions to him (John 6:70-71 – [Judas] was even then getting ready to betray Him). John called him a “thief” (12:4-6). The devil is said to have put into his heart the idea of betraying Jesus (13:2); and in 13:27 it is said that Satan entered into him. Judas’ life was the antithesis of love, and its utter selfishness ended in Satanic control and in the sin which has made his name a byword to all subsequent generations.” How deeply it grieved Jesus (13:21); yet, notice how Jesus mercifully treated him—washing his feet, refusing to call out his name or openly declare his guilt to the whole group. Instead, Jesus continued to press the truth: “receiving me is the same as receiving the Father” (v. 20). Still Judas resisted. Our merciful Christ continues to call out to all mankind and offer redemption. What amazing grace!
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