John 13:21-28
21 When Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me.” ... 26 Jesus answered, “It is he to whom I shall give a piece of bread when I have dipped it.” And having dipped the bread, He gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. 27 Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, “What you do, do quickly.” 28 But no one at the table knew for what reason He said this to him.
Judas was prepared for perdition; it just took the right timing in God's plan to be known. Even the dipping bread to eat with Jesus was set in motion, and Jesus told the others about it. Then Judas was told to get it over with, to betray Jesus to begin the suffering, crucifixion, death, and resurrection to come. But still the others did not grasp all of God's plan until later - until He opens our eyes we cannot see His works. Ah, but when He opens our eyes with faith...
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