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Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon a human being. The suffering of betrayal is often magnified by a sense of vulnerability and exposure.
For many, the pain of betrayal is worse than physical violence, deceit, or prejudice. Betrayal destroys the foundation of trust. I encounter many who are shocked that they are betrayed. There is a spirit of entitlement that cries out that it is unfair. Justice and judgement belongs to God.
Is betrayal a part of a disciple’s experience? Jesus warns me that I will be betrayed. It may be extreme, leading to death. I must count this cost as a result of my following Jesus. It will hurt but Jesus has given me the power of the Holy Spirit.
Good news: I am promised a reward. I have hope. I am at peace with what Jesus challenges me to do. God has given me the Holy Spirit and all the power I need. In fact, even more power than I need. We are a people of hope.
- Matthew 10:21 (NASB) — “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death.”
- Daniel 7:25 (NASB) — He will speak out against the Most High and wear down the saints of the Highest One, and he will intend to make alterations in times and in law; and they will be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time.
Jesus knows that betrayal will happen. Jesus demands clarity of loyalty. I cannot serve Jesus and anything else. Jesus is my Master (Owner). I am His slave. I can’t have divided loyalty.
- Matthew 10:35–36 (NASB) — “For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and a man’s enemies will be the members of his household.”
- Micah 7:6 (NASB) — For son treats father contemptuously, daughter rises up against her mother, daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; a man’s enemies are the men of his own household.
Thanks for sharing that the Lord will get His followers through any betrayal faced. He will bless us with the power of the Holy Spirit and with hope because of the promised reward.
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Aren’t we seeing this right now …this day…in our government ? Yes…but God is still in control even though the gods are doing their best to do us in.
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Yes, we see it in a lot of different places. Have a blessed day.
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Thanks for spreading the good news of Jesus.
Blessings for a stunning day.
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Well said, Michael.
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Betrayal is never easy. Lots of grace from God and looking to Christ needed!
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