Psalms 55:12-14 For it is not an enemy who reproaches me; then I could bear it. Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me; then I could hide from him. But it was you, a man my equal, my companion and my acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together, and walked to the house of God in the throng.
The words of King David in this Psalm are words of great distress. They are words filled with pain, and a longing for peace and rest from the treachery of men. In this case, not just anyone, but one who was near and dear to his heart, betrayed him. The fact of the matter is that in this life we will face betrayal. Not only will we face betrayal, but we might find ourselves in the place of the betrayer. There is not one of us who is exempt from finding ourselves on either side of this coin. How often do we betray God? The One who gave Himself for us; yet, every day we betray Him with our words, actions, and deeds. I have said this before, but today is a good day to be reminded that we live in a fallen world, filled with imperfect, sinful, people. Yes, even those who are family, and our closest friend, are imperfect, and capable of betrayal. King David, in his lifetime, mourned the betrayal of a son, and a people, who turned against him. Where do we turn when such treachery reaches our doorsteps? Well, we turn to the One who never betrays us, the One who never leaves us nor forsakes us...Jesus. The truth is that life can wear us down. We can grow weary from all of life's challenges; but in the end, it is best to seek refuge in God. It is best to seek peace and rest, rather than vengeance. He is the only One who can heal us from the pain, and disappointment, of being betrayed. While we are here on earth, God's peace is the only peace that will help us to endure, and continue to serve Him in a fallen world. When all is said and done, we are looking ahead to a time when all of this will pass, and we will finally be with Jesus; for He will either come back and get us, or we will close our eyes in peaceful rest. Either way it happens, we will finally find rest from all the betrayal, treachery, and sinfulness, of this fallen place. Let us keep our eyes on Him, leaving those who turn against us in His hands, and trusting Him to be our Refuge, Strength, and Comfort, during those painful and mournful times of life.
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive Him and His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).
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