Betrayal

Now it is not an enemy who insults me – otherwise I could bear it; it is not a foe who rises up against me – otherwise I could hide from him. But it is you, a man who is my peer, my companion and good friend! We used to have close fellowship; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.” (Psalm 55:12-14)

A little further on in the psalm are these words, “My friend acts violently against those at peace with him; he violates his covenant, His buttery words are smooth, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, but they are drawn swords.” (v. 20-21)

We hate to discover that we have been tricked, lied to, cheated on – especially by a friend, co-worker, or spouse. The flood of feelings – rejection, heartache, loneliness, rage, fear, and more that races through us when we discover betrayal is so painful. We fear, at times, we’ll lose control. The Bible comforts us as we realize: God knows. It’s happened many times to many people.

While Joseph was there in prison, the LORD was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.” Genesis 39:20-21

-Rumbi