Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. Luke 22:1-6

Steps: 4, 5, 6

The steps of recovery are usually positive but in this story Judas is rejecting the steps to recovery and he is letting his addiction have full control. He agrees to betray Jesus to the Jewish religious leaders. He is going to betray his friend and sponsor Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. So Judas was indulging his addiction for money and the leadership is indulging their addiction for power and control.

Prayer for Today: God, You know all about our addictions. Help us not to pretend that You don’t see all things. Help us to remember that before we were even created You already knew what we would do. Help us to accept that You know us, that You are not afraid of us and that You know how to help us. Grant us the courage to accept the fact that You love us just as we are, and yet You are also willing to help us to change and to have victory over our addictions. Thank You for your patience and love.