Psalm 41:9. “Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.” BETRAYAL. The Man in Psalm 1 was the Blessed Son of Man – In this psalm, He’s the One betrayed. Enemies speak evil in a way that’s expected – Their lives reflect souls so depraved.
But when a friend who was known and trusted Turns against you – that is hard. David’s friend did that and paid a high price – But Judas betrayed the Savior and Lord.
When things like this happen, it is hard to take – In those times, our integrity shows. There’s naught we can do except be quiet and pray – Trusting that through this hurt we will grow.
God knows it all from the motive to the act – He has allowed this to happen to me. So, I’ll bless Him and trust whatever comes to pass Will make some blind eyes ultimately see.
For God is eternal – to Him no beginning nor end – He lives in one eternal day. From everlasting to everlasting – He’s God that is true, And I’ll trust Him for all – come what may.
“Father, my thy servant, never take things into my own hands to try and get vindication for something I think has been done to wrong me. I know that every matter is completely known to Thee and is allowed by Thee for some sovereign purpose. So, by faith, I ask Thee to help me to be willing to leave everything untouched by my sin-polluted attitude and instead affirm my confidence in the fact that “All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.” In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”