JUDAS, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU (poem) by Jms Bell on AuthorsDen

JUDAS, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU
by Jms Bell → (All Poetry by Jms Bell)
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Somewhere in early April of 2009, on Poets.com where I was at that time a member, there appeared a poem, with the above title. In the poem, the writer began to 'laud' Judas for his actions of betrayal against the Savior. It was obvious that the writer felt a true comradeship to Judas, because he considered himself and Judas to be of the same evil character. Afterall, the writer insinuated, if Judas, who was one of the chosen twelve, could be a low lifed, hippocrite...why not him? Judas' actions, substantiated the life he chose to live and he thanked Judas for having done such a good job of betraying Christ. Of course, the poem itself showed the writer's lack of knowledge and understanding of Salvation's Plan so, as a Christian, I felt I should make a response. I waited... eyeing the poem for a couple of days... then this inspiration came. (There are some minor revisions)

Yes...his name was Judas the Savior walked and talked with him but seeing past his pretense of prudist *Jesus knew* his heart...his whim So evident was this at the last sup *when Jesus* bid him, 'do quickly what you must do' thus, Judas having received the sop with evil intent...out the door he flew It would seem that satan had won it would seem that now there was no more cloak but when Judas accepted the 30 pieces sum Salvation** peeped out...and lucifer choked ! Then came the final act of deceit the betrayer came cowering in a mist *God's perfect will,* Judas carried out...complete he sought out Christ and planted a kiss! How grateful for that kiss I am... *how I thank God* for that treacherous act! now I recognize 'vileness'...and can take a stand for faith alone will buffet ...satan's willful attacks Some say with glee that Judas did show how cruel...an evil mind could be some give a bow...to a comrade so low but this is the picture I see... Judas was a part of the plan from the beginning he was placed...just for that task Jesus never doubted His winning** twas His robe of humanity that showed a troubled mask The end of Judas is what I spy... doing what he wanted, the traitor refused to see *he could have repented...but rejected to even try* he did things his way...and hung himself on a tree *The Gift of Salvation* unfolded on a hill Jesus endured this for us...and then He slept but on that glorious Sunday morning...duty fulfilled He Rose...the promise for a 'Messiah' kept! Now, this is the point that I'm making... Jesus is the antedote...for every grit He chose to suffer and die...and with His waking we can overcome pits...tho' not easy...I will admit Thank God for Judas?...sure I do! but not for the same reasons as others choose... Judas's sinful act...has become some’s excuse** but I'm glad for it too...his act turned this sinner loose! Now I am so...free! *Free!* to say no and let God fight **Free! to pray for strength to do what's right Free! to reject darkness and choose light Free to rise from errs for, being human...I surely might But most of all... Free to claim the victory over hell! that was wrought on The Cross that mandated day Free** to enter Everlasting Life's quell for Jesus has opened the way! So, Judas...yes, indeed... *I Sure...Would Like To Thank You! Is 11:1-5, Is 7:14-16, Is 53:1-7, Matt 26:47-50, Jhn 10:15-18* copyright; joyce m bell, 4/11/2009(rev. 11/18)
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Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 3, 2023

Blessings to you for sharing this perspective, Joyce. Love and peace at Easter and always,

Regis. 🙏🌸

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on April 22, 2019

Judas was all part of the plan.
Jesus was born to save all of mankind.
Nothing on earth could be so profound and grand!

Well done, Joyce!

Amen

Reviewed by Brenda Dobson

Reviewed on October 26, 2009

I am so glad to have witnessed this wonderful piece of writing from such a wise, faithful student of His Word. Blessings to you and yours, Brynn.

Reviewed by Milton Norris

Reviewed on October 23, 2009

What a wonderful poetic response to open the eyes of a poet that would give credit to such a evil act.

Reviewed by Daniel Keith

Reviewed on October 22, 2009

Wonderful write, I never looked at Judas this way, but wow, you have opened yet another door. May God bless you every day of your life.

Daniel

Reviewed by John Bidwell

Reviewed on October 21, 2009

Do we not most honor the Bible by reading it? And doesn't that mean all of it?
Paul writing to the Corinthians, 1 Corinthians Chapter 15 verse 5. Some 15 years after the death of Jesus Paul is led to share that Jesus rose from the dead, was seen of Cephas, and then of the twelve. Paul seemed to know that Jesus was associated with 12 followers, and would thus believe he rose and returned to those 12. Paul obviously in his day had no clue that there was some defection in his ranks. Decades later a story of a betrayal was created, given the name "Judas" the Greek spelling of the nation of the Jews- and the writings of those later works called Gospels insist Jesus appeared to the eleven. One of those Gospels states that Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss, another that Jesus simply identified himself to the guards. Judas is not said to have betrayed information, he is just necessary to point out the location of Jesus and which one in the group actually was Jesus. How could that possibly have been necessary?
Jesus was the story teller that everybody knew, who huge crowds came to hear. No introduction necessary, and all knew where to find him.
Unlike Paul, I have heard of the Judas story- but partly thanks to Paul I dismiss it as nonsense.
The Judas story does not lead to love, but aids the cause of hatred against the Jews.
Honest examination of all evidence is what can lead us to the best understanding of Jesus possible, and that is what I am seeking- always.

John

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

.....this is wonderful Joyce, ty

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Only thirty pieces of silver? Judas wasn't an economic wizard, Mathew the Tax-man otherwise would have got a better payment for treason.
That shows us that crime really doesn't pay!

Georg

PS. He told me to tell you to no go around squealing about His Plan!

Reviewed by Margaret Mullings

A profound revelation Joyce! Thanks for so beautifully
responding to "JUDAS, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU"

Much Love
Always!!!

Reviewed by Richard Arrington (Reader)

A great testimony to this person, Joyce. Very well done!

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

A unique way to look and expalin Juduas and hwy he did what he did. Its given me a different way to look at what happened... A great sharing Joyce...M

Reviewed by Paul Berube

This is beautifully redone, Joyce.

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on October 20, 2009

Joyce, you have such a beautiful and wise heart....and you teach well through your work. You, dear lady, and your work, are truly inspirations!