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The Blackest Page In the Scriptures -Matthew 26: 20-25

What a terrible passage here conveyed
showing how wicked is the human heart
allowing sin to overtake that person
leading them in Satan's hand in no small part

This is seen in the person of Judas Iscariot
a disciple that betrayed his master
one that made a profession of faith
his heart condition was a real disaster

Judas had privileges beyond many
a chosen apostle, companion of Christ
heard Jesus preach, witnessed his miracles
yet his heart unchanged, even by the sacrifice

For he indeed heard the gospel message
that repent from sin, that God would forgive
but he had a darling sin he'd not let go
money was his god for it he loved to live

Jesus words 'one of you shall betray me'
makes one ponder for no disciple spoke
the blackest page in the scriptures
for here shows Judas heart never broke

Let us observe these sober verses
to only be of a sound heart conversion
search me Lord and test my heart
that we truly not fall into desertion

(' When it was evening, he reclined at table with the twelve. And as they were eating, he said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.”  And they were very sorrowful and began to say to him one after another, “Is it I, Lord?”  He answered, “He who has dipped his hand in the dish with me will betray me.  The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.”  Judas, who would betray him, answered, “Is it I, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You have said so.”)
Matthew 26:20-25 (ESV)

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Sandra Adams Date: 10/7/2019 8:50:00 PM I watched the movie Andrea was talking about...heartbreaking that Jesus had to die for our sins...such a horrible death! Good penning my friend :) hugs Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 10/8/2019 2:30:00 AM Thanks Sandy, glad you were impressed and yes it was such a horrible death but praise God he rose again!Hope all is good with you, poetry hugs, Gordon

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/7/2019 7:23:00 PM I remember this story so well. Did you see that Passion movie by Mel Gibson. So interesting how they painted his character. Good topic and poem, Gordon. Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 10/8/2019 2:27:00 AM Thanks Andrea, no I never saw the movie though read a lot about it at the time. Glad you liked it, have a blessed day,Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 10/6/2019 4:33:00 AM Hi Gordon, the Scriptures say that he was chosen to play out his part in the Scriptures and Christs crucifition, Judas knew what he was expected to do - sad that he was chosen to be part of all this and inexplicably sad that our Saviour had to die to save man - he thus threw the silver back at the Pharisees when he came to his senses, could not live with himself or the guilt he carried and hung himself, my poem The Garden of Love and Guilt is similar. Part 2 of Pure Fantasy posted Hugs, Jenn. Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 10/6/2019 8:40:00 AM Thanks Jenny, glad you liked it and trust all good with you, we're away for weeks holiday in Scottish highlands but Wi-Fi works fine so will be checking any messages daily. Poetry hugs, Gordon

Regina Mcintosh Date: 10/4/2019 10:08:00 PM Such a sad state … Judas had everything with Jesus and let the devil destroy it. The worst thing imaginable. God bless you with many more writes, Prayers, Gina Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 10/5/2019 2:17:00 AM Thanks Regina, Glad you liked it and have a blessed weekend, Prayers be yours, Gordon