Betrayal hurts differently than almost any other kind of pain.
When an enemy attacks, we expect it. But when the wound comes from someone we trusted—a close friend, a spouse, a family member, or someone from church—it can shake us to the core.
So what does God want us to do?
Should we confront them? Walk away? Protect ourselves? Fight back? Or simply pretend it didn’t happen?
Today’s readings introduce us to one of the Bible’s greatest betrayals and reveal a surprising strategy that is far more powerful than revenge. It isn’t natural, but it has the power to transform both our hearts and, sometimes, the heart of the one who wounded us.
Things happen in life. Sometimes we’re sinned against. Someone hurts us. A friend betrays us. Other times, it’s a temptation. Someone or something looks good to us. We think we’re not getting something we need … or want. Like Eve, we see something that’s desirable. We may even believe God is withholding something good from us. How will we respond? We’re at a point of decision.
How will you handle your next point of decision, and what can help you make a better decision?
I’ve been betrayed and there’s a good chance you have, too. Perhaps by a spouse or a close friend. A parent or guardian. A co-worker or employer. Or someone else somewhere along the way. How does God want us to respond to betrayal? What do we need to understand if we’re going to come out the other side with God’s peace, even joy? Find out in today’s post.
We’ll also look at the importance of not adding to or taking away from the Word of God and the result of doing so.
