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| Judas |
Experiencing betrayal at some point in our lives is common. Whether a friend reveals private information or a spouse breaks marriage vows, betrayal hurts, deeply. Breaking trust even happens in the Christian community. Before his death on the cross, Jesus was betrayed by friends who he loved (Matthew 26:14-27:66). Even harder than being stabbed in the back is forgiveness of the one who did so, yet forgiveness is a distinction of the Christian life. In the Our Father, we pray for God’s forgiveness AS we forgive those who trespass against us. Peter’s unfaithfulness was probably due to fear, whereas Judas’ double crossing contained some measure of greed. Neither act of treachery was unforgivable by God, yet their regret took them in two very different directions. We have all betrayed God. He is always willing and ready to forgive.
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