Judas was one of the twelve disciples that Jesus called to follow and learn from Him but he betrayed the Lord. Following the arrest of Jesus, Judas soon regretted His action and committed suicide. That is Judas story. Shortly after the ascension of Jesus, the need to get a replacement for Judas arose. Mathias was chosen, having been found qualified. He accompanied the apostles and was a witness of the resurrection. That was his story.
Beloved, Judas’ story is not just about him alone but about the enemies of God and His word in genera. Anyone who makes himself an enemy of God by disobeying His word stands as an obstacle to God’s agenda and will not only perish but be replaced. What’s your own story? Are you a Judas or a Mathias who has been with the other believers, have witnessed and experienced the resurrection power? The Church does not need any Judas any more but the doors are wide open for as many as are willing to be a Mathias; and you can be one today! Even if your story is that of Judas, it can be changed if you come to the Lord now!
- By Jokpeme Joseph Omode