---- My Own,
I did not flinch from Judas’ kiss
because I knew what his betrayal would cost him.
Despite the fact that he lived in close association
with Me for three years and was My apostle and disciple,
he was unable to rise above the flesh.
There are those to whom far fewer graces are given
but who use them so well,
and they hunger and thirst for more.
There are others to whom every privilege
is granted but who squander all for what is passing.
My Father gives what He wills to each,
and each soul will determine whether or not
it will permit itself to be drawn
into intimate union with Me.