Day Sixteen: The Judas in Us.

     “Then Satan entered Judas,” at this point in the story I am quite concerned. Can that happen? Could Satan enter me? Thankfully I can not think of a great anecdote to start off my post with as I usually do. I can not think of one of my life stories that can set this up. “Then Satan entered Judas.” Judas, a follower of Christ and God allowed Satan to enter him. This puzzles me. Was Judas a hypocrite? Was he not truly saved? Is anyone else flooded with questions about this?

Things aren't always what they look like.

      Can Judas be held accountable for betraying Christ if Satan had entered him? Can't Judas just play the card, “The devil made me do it?” The bible indicates that Judas was a willing vessel. How could anyone be willing to allow Satan to enter? Maybe they don’t know any better but Judas walked with Jesus. How could he not know any better? How could he not realize the options or the dangers? What did he hope to gain? Did he hope to gain power and wealth in this world?

    We live in a sinful world when do we hold people accountable for what they choose to do?

    After I read this I spent a lot of my prayer time praying that God would not allow Satan to enter me. God’s word assures us if we are ever truly with Christ, Christ will not leave us and we cannot leave Christ. “For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us,” 1 John 2:19. Well that is reassuring, isn’t it?

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STUDY GUIDE:

 Follow along in JOHN: 90 Days with the Beloved Disciple by Beth Moore pages 75-78
 Read Luke 22:1-6
 Answer the following questions in your study guide:
     1. We want to believe the best in people. But at times we need to be discerning enough to say, “Something’s wrong.” What does the church need to do in situations like these?
     2. How are you protecting your heart and feet from walking the betrayer’s path? What can you do to help others keep their lives open and honest before the Lord?
 Share a brief highlight or two from your thoughts and answers in a comment posted to the group. (Read guidelines and cautions posted August 1, 2010 before you post).
 Read the comments of others and share your thoughts and encouragement with them by replying to their comments. Identify which post you are responding to by addressing them and their subject or pasting a brief portion of their reply at the start of your post.
PRAY WITH ME:
Dear Lord, There is a battle going on for our very souls and the heart and souls of our children and families. Guide us in the truth and lead our loved ones to you. Do not let evil enter our flesh. We pray that Jesus comes into our hearts and remains in us always. In Jesus Name, Amen.