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A well-known preacher was asked the following question: “Why did Jesus choose Judas to be one of his disciples?” He thought about it for a moment, but no answer came to mind. Instead, he replied that an even more mysterious question kept running through his mind: “And why did he choose me?” People have been asking themselves this question for centuries. When they truly realize their sin and are overwhelmed by guilt, they cry out to Jesus, asking for his mercy. Then, in joyful amazement, they experience the truth for themselves: God loves them, Jesus died for them, and all their sins are forgiven. It is incomprehensible! Anyone can ask themselves, “Why me?” I know that my life’s dark and sinful deeds came from an even more sinful heart, yet God loved me in spite of it. (cf. Rom. 5:8).).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t deserve it. I was poor and helpless. Yet, he opened his arms and his heart to me. I could almost hear him whisper, “I love you more than you loved your sin.” It’s true! I loved my sin. I protected it. I denied that I was doing anything wrong. But God loved me so much that he forgave me and set me free. “Why me?” It’s beyond my comprehension. Still, I know that He loves me, you, and everyone! God doesn’t love us because of who we are; He loves us because of who He is.<\/p>\n

The story of the infamous man named Judas. He went to the chief priests and asked them, \u201cWhat will you give me if I betray him to you?\u201d They agreed to thirty pieces of silver. Judas was with Jesus because of the purse. He was the treasurer. He parted ways with him because of money. Money blinds. Possessing them is sometimes so strong that it overpowers even the God in us. It is often a mystery how man can act, but it is certain how God acts, only as love.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most popular tourist attractions in England is the huge rock pillars of Stonehenge. These massive pieces of granite are one enormous mystery. Every year people come to Stonehenge with questions such as “Why were these stones built?\u201d or \u201cWho was able to build this extraordinary architectural wonder?\u201d Perhaps the most questions concern how it was done. However, the silent stones give visitors no answers. The mystery remains hidden. Heavenly Father, we may not understand all that you have done for us or how you did it. But we know that you love us and that you sent Jesus to die for us. The incarnation of Christ remains a mystery, but God\u2019s love does not.<\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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