Walking with Ellie

While you, the reader, won't see this until Tuesday morning, I am writing on Sunday evening. This Resurrection morning I woke up about 6am, and honestly wanted to go back to bed. But the Lord was prompting me to spend time with Him. Coffee made, dogs fed, and I sat in my chair. A typical day with Jesus, but not my prayer time. This morning in my prayer time, I immediately started with the same thing that I've brought to Him for years. The same questions about betrayal, the same questions about the when the promise will be fulfilled. I really thought it would be done by now. However, I am still walking the same mountain. It's better, but I'm not quite healed yet. How about you? Have you been betrayed by friends, or even worse, family? It's a hard road, isn't it?!?

"If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were rising against me I could hide. But if it's you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship at the house of God, as we walked about among the worshippers." Psalm 55: 12-14

" My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant." Psalm 55:20

This Psalm by David tells us his betrayer was someone close to him, and not someone he did not know. Does that resonate with you at all? The ultimate betrayal...

Now, let's take a peek at another verse in Psalm. Interestingly, God knew this morning what would grab my attention, especially coming off Holy Week and today being Resuurection Sunday.

"Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me." Psalm 41:9.

This verse is a prophecy. A prophecy that would be fulfilled with Jesus at the Passover meal.

"I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But this is to fulfill this passage of scripture. He who shared my bread has turned against me." John 13:18 The prophecy fulfilled with the betrayal from Judas.

Later on this afternoon, I was walking with Ellie. Thinking and reflecting on these verses. If we, as Christians, are to deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Jesus, are we not also to wash the betrayers feet and have a meal with them. That's what Jesus did with Judas.

"If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you." Proverbs 25:21-22.

Another words-be kind to the enemy. In our minds of flesh, we may not see it that way. We want vengeance and restitution. We must let the pain from the betrayal go. Why? Because even if the betrayer/enemy remains hostile, you will be rewarded by the Lord. But what if the enemy/betrayer becomes saved due the kindness you shared. What if repentance on their part comes? It gives the true enemy (Satan) a big ole black eye!!

If you have been betrayed by friends/family, I pray today you allow God to bring healing to your heart. I gained healing today. You are not meant to live in a trapped mind, filled with emotions, because of the enemy. Matthew 5:44 states, " Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."

Stop letting betrayal stop you and the call on your live. Keep living! Be kind! Allow God to heal the broken places in your heart. Not only do you get healed, but the betrayer may actually get saved and repent of their sins. That would be amazing!

Healing is hard, especially when it involves family. This may take time with Jesus, but keep seeking Him and His word. If the pain is too much to bear, a Christian counselor may be necessary, along with seeking Jesus.

Just like today is Resurrection Day, Jesus wants to "resurrect" you. What I mean is this, He wants to bring you back to life! This only comes with healing-your mind, your broken heart, and soul.

Healing and still under construction,

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