FAITH CAPSULE: It is never too late to cease from every work that makes man to become a potential recruit for Satan.

Acts 1:15-26

“Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.” (Acts 1:16) After thousands of years from when Judas made himself available as a guide to those who arrested Jesus, many are still operating as a guide arresting Jesus. As a claimed believer, are you the Judas of modern day? The Bible declares concerning Judas, “For he was numbered with us and obtained a part in this ministry.” (Acts1: 17) Many are numbered and have obtained a part in the ministration of the word of God, but yet they are consciously or unconsciously operating as a guide to those who are blaspheming and persecuting the Lord Jesus Christ just as Judas did. It is important to know that the eyes of the Lord are not hidden from every act of all followers and non-followers and He will bring judgment at His appointed time. Determination not to be a part of those who are arresting Jesus will fail, but asking for the grace of God will help to prevail from failing. Jesus once prayed for Simon (the man with great determination) when Satan wanted to pick on him, “But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” (Luke 22:32) Satan is always looking for someone to devour, but by the prayer of Jesus, he failed in his attempt to sift Simon. The same Satan that failed in the life of Peter prevailed in the life of Judas. It is written, “Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve.”(Luke 22:3) Judas could not maintain his number so he lost the privilege to be counted. There is going to be a counting day; a day of accountability and it will be permanently late for any readjustment because repentance would have become expired and impossible. It does not matter how long you have been in the race or how long you have been following Jesus. Neither does it matter the kind of title you have. It matters for you to constantly spend time at His feet for a divine covering that will make it impossible for Satan to recruit you as a guide to arrest Jesus. It is never too late to cease from every work that makes man to become a potential recruit for Satan.

Prayer for today: Ask for the grace that keeps man faith from failing.