I grew up in a primarily Hispanic town (San Antonio), so my tastes were greatly influenced by the local culture. A few years back, a young woman rose to great fame as an incredible crossover singer. Her name was Selena. To make a long, sad story short, she was shot and killed by a friend who was embezzling money from the singer and her fan club.
The outrage over the incident still burns strongly in many. Her fans, her friends, her family & neighbors will never forget her.
Note the similarity between this incident and the betrayal of Jesus Christ. He, too, was betrayed unto death by one who was supposedly His friend.
Now I am not trying to imply that there exists any connection between Selena's death, and that of Jesus, I just find it incredible that a friend was guilty in each. In both cases, it seems that the same trusted friend was also misappropriating funds.
Judas hung himself. Selena's killer is still in prison, if I understand correctly.
How many of us recognize that Jesus died for both killers? In fact, for all murderers and every other criminal. And for everyone, since we have all broken commandments.
All of us...
Be sure to thank Him for His sacrifice,
now, and when we meet Him in Paradise!
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