HOLY WEEK TUESDAY ..... 19.04.11
JOHN 13:21-33. 36-38 ...... " ONE OF YOU WILL BETRAY ME."
" BEFORE THE COCK CROWS, YOU WILL HAVE DISOWNED ME THREE TIMES."
Judas because of evil intentions deliberately betrayed Jesus though he was warned several times. Peter though appearing to be brave was chicken hearted and disowned Jesus out of instinctual fear. Both were trusted disciples of Jesus and both of them sinned. Judas underwent remorse and because of pride and hopelessness never turned to Jesus for forgiveness but took a decision to end his life.Whereas the 'Good Thief' received forgiveness from the cross. Peter repented for his act and continued to follow Jesus because he truly loved him and was forgiven. It is not how many times or how serious are our sins, but how many times we repent and turn to God that matters. Lent affords an opportunity to come out clean with all our sins and seek God's forgiveness. We may sin again and again but let us not feel discouraged to humbly and sincerely seek forgiveness every-time. God understands our nature and is merciful.
God Bless.
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