Kingdom Revelator Australia – Issue 86
In different ways, both Peter and Judas betrayed Jesus and both regretted their actions. Peter repented, but Judas despaired. Repentance led to Peter’s
transformation, whereas despair led to Judas’ death. In one way or another we too have succumbed to temptations and betrayed Jesus. The burden of our
shortcomings can often pave the way for despair.
In 1 Corinthians 10:13 St Paul offers us consolation for such times, “No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he
will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it”. Today we
need more than ever the presence of Jesus in our lives. Jesus has conquered everything through His passion, death and resurrection.
Pope St John Paul II once said, “Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and Alleluia is our song.” God is love and is always calling us to partake in His love. His love is totally unconditional and comes as a free gift to us, not because we deserve it, but because He chooses to give it. This is my commandment: love one another, as I have loved you” (John 15:12). God is asking each one of us to love one another as He has loved us. The resurrection of Christ reminds us that we are called to carry on the baton of love, joy, hope and faith to whoever we meet. Like Peter turn to the Lord every time we stumble into sin. Let’s be an Easter people and carry on the legacy of Jesus in this world.