Our Daily Bread
Friday, May 12, 1995

Read: John 13:12-30


                      WHEN YOU'RE BETRAYED
                                
                      Let those who suffer
                    according to the will of
                        God commit their
                          souls to Him
                         in doing good.

                         - 1 Peter 4:19

One of the toughest tests we face while serving God is betrayal.
I saw it happen to a loving pastor. He encouraged a gifted
teenager in his congregation to go to Bible school. He arranged
for financial support. He continued to mentor the young man after
graduation, letting him preach on occasion.

But then the graduate began to undermine the pastor with innuendo
and criticism. Finally the heartbroken minister left. Then the
young man announced himself as a candidate for pastor of the
church.

Jesus knew about betrayal. he invested 3 years into the lives of
His 12 disciples, one of them was Judas. Jesus had taught him,
performed miracles before his eyes, and even washed his feet. Yet
Judas sold his allegiance for 30 pieces of silver. When Jesus
predicted His own betrayal in John 13:18, He quoted David, who
also knew what it was like to have a friend turn on him (Ps.
41:9).

Knowing that He would be betrayed, Jesus continued to do what the
Father wanted Him to do. He taught us by example to serve people
because we love and obey God, not because we want to be
appreciated.

Have you been betrayed? Find comfort in knowing that true
fulfillment comes in doing the will of God.


- David C. Egner

                  When people turn against you
                     In spite of all you do,
                   Remember Christ's rejection
                   And all He's done for you.
                                
                             - Anon.


Thought for the Day: If you are betrayed, leave it with God.

The Bible in One Year: Esther 4-7

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