The Aftermath!

The Aftermath!

Acts Chapter 1.

The “field of blood’ where Judas hung himself, where his insides split open as he fell upon the ground, was also the place of Jewish child sacrifice to the god moloch. Today a Greek Orthodox monastery stands on the site. 

Judas wanted to purchase that field, but another did in the way of the priests. Judas’s place needed to also be filled within the disciples ranks. A bringing back the number of disciples to 12 – a fulfilment of the word brought about in Acts 1:20 (Let another take his office), from the proceeding words written in Psalm 109:8. The number 12 being symbolic of the 12 tribes of Israel in the Old Testament; a knitting together of the old (not to be forgotten) and the new.

That Judas tried to exult himself before the priests, but was brought to nothing. That Judas’ place was also filled amongst the remaining disciples, is a telling reminder that we should not consider ourselves greater than we are, but that we are to remain humble at all times.

Even the enemies of God will be brought down for Jesus knew Judas would betray Him and God worked into this part of the story, a reminder of what happens when we don’t do what’s right in the eyes of God; the lawless disobedience of men is their downfall.

There are many reminders of this kind within the bible. This is particularly important, as it is a continuation from the old into the new, right at the start of the new in Acts 1.

Only when roots are sunk deeply into the word of God, as we consider the deeds of Jesus and His reason for coming to this earth, can we be preserved. As our roots sink and our branches grow, let His words be your hope and strength during the days of trial. Let us keep an invincible, unwavering zeal towards each member of our precious Trinity. Let us not lose our flavour, nor our light, as we encompass all He has for us.

It’s only one step back to repentance. Had Judas repented of his betrayal, God would have forgiven him. But he didn’t repent. Instead he committed suicide. After a misstep, just take that one step back and repent and you will be forgiven and you will go on to live a fruitful life.