Pharaoh And Judas

The tragedies of Pharaoh and Judas continue - "the Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart ... Moses replied ... I will never appear before you again" (Exodus 10:27-28). Judas "went away and hanged himself" (Matthew 27:5). This is the tragedy of those whose hearts are hardened against the Lord. The opportunity of grace comes. I...t is missed. It is never so near again. This is the tragedy of spiritual suicide. The contrast between Pharaoh and Israel is clear : "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the Name of the Lord our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm" (Psalm 20:7-8). The contrast between Judas and Jesus is clear: "I know that the Lord gives victory to His anointed (Christ). He answers him from His heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of His right hand" (Psalm 20:6). The Resurrection is God's answer to prayer of the Christ: "Father, into Your hands I commit my spirit" (Luke 23:46).