Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, and said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. Matthew 26:14-16 KJV.
What do we learn first is that There will always be the bad among the good – the tares among the wheat - in those who follow the Lord Jesus. We must never expect a perfectly pure society this side of heaven. Also, it does us well to remember that it is not about us – never has been – rather, it is all about Him. Nothing is lost by a life of sacrifice rather all is lost by my failure to obey the call of God on my life.
There is great gain in contentment. Paul tells us it is a learned secret: 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Phil 4:11-13 (NIV)
Satan’s ultimate purpose on my life is to ruin me. Nkusabira Yesu akuwe okumalibwa wewale omululu.
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