Judas & Peter

The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus (John 13:2). Judas was prompted by the devil. Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish.” Then, dipping the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him (John 13:26). The diping of the piece of bread and the offering of it to Judas. a gesture of honour, must be regarded as final appeal to betrayer. Judas did not do what he knew to be true.

Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times! (John13:37& 38) Peter was ready to lay down his life for Jesus. He was self confident. He was to depend on God's grace so that he won't fall into sin.

He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean. For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean (John 13:6-11). Jesus knew about Judas and Peter. Jesus knows what you will do to hurt Him, still He loves you unconditionally and will forgive you whenever you ask for it. Judas couldn't understand this and he ended tragically. Peter understood his shortcoming his life ended triumphantly because he never let go of his faith in the one who loved him.