Matthew 10:1-4...Carry on...

These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.

We find ourselves surprised when someone we know or love turns out to be something completely different than what we thought. It may be something simple or as treacherous as Judas himself. Seems there is always someone. Jesus prepared us for this when He selected Judas as one of His apostles. He knew what was to transpire and He knew Judas’ heart. While he was never a burden to his co workers, Judas was in the end a traitor and we must be prepared to know that there will be those throughout time. Love those around you, minister to everyone and be aware that there will be a Judas every now and again but they should not deter us from serving the Lord.

Blessings, 

Alan B Conner