Psalm 55:13–14: 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.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
Ahithophel, David’s trusted advisor, has betrayed him. Does that remind you of something? It reminds me of Judas Iscariot who betrayed Christ. Also, it foreshadows the time when the nation will be betrayed by Antichrist. Many of us have had the bitter experience of betrayal. I was a pastor for many years, and during those years I have had some wonderful people on my staff; but one or two of them have turned out to be like Ahithophel and Judas Iscariot. They betrayed me. When someone in whom you have placed your confidence betrays you, it hurts. These are people who will pray with you and who will pray for you when you are with them. But when your back is turned, they will put a knife in it. There are people like that all around us. If the Antichrist appeared tomorrow, he would have a following before the sun went down. 1
Living the Transformed Life
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:31–32
- If you trust completely in the Lord, you will never be disappointed.
- Do not allow betrayal to lead you into bitterness, for bitterness will destroy you.
- Use the brokenness in your life, to look up and see Jesus, as your Faithful Friend.
The pains of betrayal can birth a new, uncompromising love, solely for Jesus.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for always making the best from what was once the worst. Dear Jesus, please fill me with Your Spirit, and empty me of any bitterness.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: Poetry (Psalms 42-89) (electronic ed., Vol. 18, pp. 78–79). Nashville.
