by[3] “Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, [4] saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” And they said, “What is that to us? You see to it!” [5] Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself.” – Matthew 27:3-5 (NKJV)
Judas Iscariot is one of the apostles of Jesus Christ whose name has become one of the least used in the world. Have you seen a parent name their child “Judas” before? Maybe yes, for you. But I’m yet to see one. The question is, why has this development been so for centuries? It is because he betrayed Jesus, for which he felt so remorseful that he went to commit suicide. What am I saying here?
The eye-opening effect of betrayal is often overlooked by the betrayer until he sees the costly mistake he has made. Judas Iscariot thought he betrayed Jesus to get money. But upon seeing Jesus condemned, he couldn’t handle how remorseful he felt, returned the thirty pieces of silver he took from the chief priest and went to hang himself.
Can I counsel you, dear team member of a company or ministry? If you have an attitude that will lead you to do bad things against your boss or senior pastor, it’s better you put it aside rather than follow through to jeopardise your life. There is room to leave a place because of poor human resource management or other problems leadership isn’t paying attention to. But do so peacefully, even if it will be difficult. Be firm in your decisions and constantly endeavour to do the right thing.
You are a blessing.
Prayer:
Father, guard me against all forms of betrayal. Help me to maintain a clean heart, regardless of the problems I face in any organisation I am a part of. In the name of Jesus. Amen!
Devotional Code: KGD – 2026 – 200
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