That was a really, really bad idea

We have all had our moments.  Sometimes we can have really, really good ideas; but on the contrary we can have really, really bad ideas.

Judas made the ultimate bad decision:

^44 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” ^45 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. ^46 The men seized Jesus and arrested him.  (Mk 14:44-46, NIV)

Bad idea, right?  Of course it was....

the reality is anytime you and i choose to do something wrong / contrary to what God wants us to do, then you and I are no worse than Judas.  Here is the thing:  Judas' really bad Idea was part of God's big plan (think about that for a minute).  Jesus was to go to the cross and die for our sins so that we may have eternal life (that's the big plan); and part of that big plan was that someone (being Judas) had to betray.

Point being:
We all make mistakes
We all make bonehead moves
We all Make bad decisions

especially when we walk away from Jesus, that's what Judas did.  Judas could have sought forgiveness, and yes Jesus could and would have forgiven Him.  instead Judas went and hung himself because of the grief, shame, and humiliation he bore from the guilt of knowing he did wrong.  Don't make the wrong decision, make the right one.  Come back to Jesus.

Chris