I had a conversation with a friend at work today. We discussed whether or not we thought Judas went to heaven.
One train of thought led to the question of predestination. Was Judas an example of someone who had been created for destruction (Romans 9:21)?
He betrayed Jesus. His name will always be synonymous with treason and betrayal. But he later understood that he was wrong. His heart was broken over what he had done. It was something he could not live with (Matthew 27:3-5 and Acts 1:16-20).
I was struck with a thought. Could Judas have been an example that no one is beyond redemption? That no matter what you have done, you can still be saved? Is Judas someone we can point to and say, "See? Not even that is stronger than God's grace."
I suppose we will have to wait until we get to Heaven for a conclusive answer to this question.
The Apostle Paul said it best, "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39)
Thank You, Father, for Your grace and Your love that is beyond our understanding. Thank You for the hope that You hold out in Christ Jesus."
God is AWESOME!
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