We are living in an era where we see people spending uncountable amounts to celebrate weddings. Money plays the game almost everywhere, sadly, even in families. What is the end of someone when they keep money as an idol and trade anyone for that? We are now talking about Judas, the disciple of Jesus. Mark 14 verses 10 and 11 say, "Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went off to the chief priests in order to betray Jesus to them. They were pleased to hear what he had to say and promised to give him money. So Judas started looking for a good chance to hand Jesus over to them."
"Hey friend, we might think, how can someone trade Jesus for money? He must be a fool. Now let's analyze whether we are trading our friendships or relationships inside our family for money. Is money playing a crucial role in us deciding whom we are giving more importance in life? Is money the deciding factor which says who we will betray next? Beware, we are in no way better than Judas if we love or prioritize someone based on money. Jesus came as a poor man, not a rich man. Jesus himself threw that identity away and was born to poor parents. He is not asking us to accept him because he is a rich God. Don't be deceived; the love for money will make us trade God himself. Decide whom you will serve: God or money?
Dear God, give us a heart to love you and serve in the midst of our financial needs or crisis. May our hearts be fixed on you for the love of you. May we never prioritize anyone in our lives for the money they have. May our hearts be filled with compassion and move towards the poor people like how yours went. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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