I have a question.
Is it possible that Judas was forgiven? Is it possible that Judas died by suicide and went to Heaven? The scripture says that Judas felt remorse for betraying Jesus. It says, “When Judas saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders.” Matthew 27:3 And it says, he went to the high priests, and recognized his sin, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.” But the high priests said, “What is that to us?” “That’s your responsibility.” So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away & hanged himself. My question is did Judas take his own life because he felt that judgment laid in his own hands? I mean, the priests said, “it is your responsibility.” Since he was not forgiven by men, did Judas think he could not be forgiven by God? I keep tossing in my head, is it possible that Judas repented to God - the moment just before he stepped out into the rope? “Is it possible that Judas is with Jesus sitting in Heaven? Is he ready to help rule over the New Jerusalem?” I wonder, did Judas only repent to men, or did Judas repent to God? I don’t know the answer to this. But I do know this, “With man it is impossible to be saved, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 Jesus once said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.” Matthew 19:28-30 And He said to the Twelve, when he predicted his own death, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day, he will be raised to life!” Matthew 20:17-19 Judas knew. And yet he would be the one who would follow the flesh by desiring money over loyalty to God. And yet, that did not last long. Judas threw the money back where it came from when he realized what he had done. Suicide. It’s a horrible thing - attached to so much pain, remorse and grief. The feeling is like being in a burning building with no way out. Like losing breath, with no way to escape impending death. You see, Peter denied Jesus, yet he repented and became the Rock upon which Jesus would build His church. Judas, well, I guess we just don't know - he died by suicide before we could see the end result. I wonder, what do you think? Is Judas with Jesus, or was he destined to hell? It is my hope that Judas cried out to God with his very last breath. But in this realm, I will never know. *Now I have to add something onto this poem, because someone brought to my attention John 17:12, where Jesus said, “While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled.” John 17:12 It appears Judas must not have truly repented. The gospel according to John says that Judas was a man of perdition, a man who allowed Satan to come in and spread lawlessness. And the reason that Jesus gave was so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. So - there is another question that I have. Does God choose us to accomplish His purpose, or do we choose Him? Oh Lord, thank you for leading us to dig into your Word - to edify and encourage each other about your truth.
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