Now the feast of unleavened bread drew near,
which is called the Passover. And the chief
priests and scribes sought how they might kill
him; for they feared the people. Then entered
Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of
the number of the twelve. And he went his
way, and conferred with the chief priests and
captains, how he might betray him unto them.
(Luke 22:1-4)
Judas Iscariot had followed Jesus for three years — heard His teachings, witnessed His miracles — and yet he led the mob to arrest Him in the Garden of Gethsemane.
The Bible tells us Satan entered Judas and set the plan in motion.
Which raises a bigger question: why does God allow Satan to operate at all? The answer might surprise you. Satan, in his twisted way, actually serves the purposes of God.
The crucifixion looked like Satan's greatest victory. He prompted Judas to betray Jesus, had Him beaten and crucified, and watched Him die.
But what Satan didn't realize was that he was walking straight into God's plan.
The death of Jesus on the cross was exactly what God had ordained all along to offer redemption to the whole world — and in that moment, Satan sealed his own doom.
His best shot against God became the greatest gift to humanity.
So whatever darkness you're walking through right now, hold on. Satan's best shots against you will ultimately work for your good and God's glory.
Pastor Greg Laurie
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