The Bible tells the story of Jesus’ betrayal by one of his twelve disciples, Judas Iscariot. Despite the fact that Jesus knew Judas would betray him, he did not pray for Judas’ salvation. This raises the question of why Jesus did not pray for Judas, and what it means for Christians today.
One possible reason Jesus did not pray for Judas is that Judas had already made his choice to betray Jesus. In John 6:70, Jesus says to his disciples, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” This suggests that Jesus knew Judas had made a decision to turn against him and that prayer may not have been effective in changing Judas’ heart.
Another reason Jesus may not have prayed for Judas is that Judas’ betrayal served a greater purpose in God’s plan. In Matthew 26:24, Jesus tells his disciples, “The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” Jesus’ betrayal and death were necessary for the redemption of humanity, and Judas played a crucial role in this plan.
For Christians today, the story of Judas serves as a reminder to be aware of the dangers of betrayal and to be vigilant against the temptations of sin. Judas’ betrayal of Jesus shows that even those closest to us can turn against us if they are not rooted in faith and guided by the Holy Spirit. As Christians, we must always be on guard against the influence of Satan and the temptation to betray Jesus and the teachings of the Bible.
Jesus did not pray for Judas because he knew that Judas had already made his choice to betray him, and his betrayal served a greater purpose in God’s plan. Christians today must learn from the story of Judas and be aware of the dangers of betrayal and the temptations of sin in order to stay true to their faith and the teachings of Jesus..…See More
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