Deeper Life #157

Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

—Acts 1:16

IF YOU TAKE TIME TO follow Jesus Christ’s contact with His disciples, you will find that He brought each of them to a crisis of decision. For instance, Peter was led to a moral precipice in which he was nearly lost, before he knew that he must forever give up his right to himself and entertain Jesus Christ as his Lord. John the beloved disciple experienced the same thing. The only disciple who failed this test was Judas.

Coming in contact with mighty revivals, being swept by the power of God, having devils cast out while you pray, are no signs that you are saved. God never judges us by what we do or say, or what our reputations happen to be. He judges us where no one else can—by the motives of the heart.

Judas was chosen of God to be an apostle. He followed Christ three years. He was with Him night and day. Following Jesus through the fascination of that marvelous Personality, like the others, he grew to hate Him where the others loved Him. How will you decide, when your hour of testing comes?

Prayer Thought: Lord, take full control of my life. Cleanse me of all selfishness, for I love You.

SUGGESTED READING: Acts 1:15–18