Investing or Selling? (Matthew 26:14 - 27:5, 6:19-28 and 13:44-45)

John Ruskin: "The sin of our world is the sin of Judas. People lack faith in Christ so they sell him for something else"

Ruskin knows deeply what he is talking about. He himself made that very mistake. He spoke about how a dull sermon and a great painting led him to make that very sale - albeit only for a time.

People must forget either the power of God or the love of God. Otherwise how could we possibly commit what Ruskin calls 'the sin of Judas'? God loves us immensely and He will provide for us even and especially when things are very difficult (Matthew 6:19-28). He will be with you in and through all of life's challenges. This love, support and provision is what can get us through all the ups and downs of this life and unto the next. This love and power of the LORD, Salvation, is worth more than anything and all else in the world (Matthew 13:44-45). As this is the case, in our times of trouble and in our times of triumph let us remain in the Lord. He is the one who will see us through to victory.

And it is never too late - as long as we have breath in our body - to turn or to return to the love and power of God in our lives. Ruskin did.

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