Tuesday, March 16, 2021

For it is not an enemy who taunts me Psalm 55:12a

This was the March 15, 2021 devotion from Servants Alive Ministries The Richly Indwelling Word, A 365 Day Devotional.   

Not all relationships are healthy and one of the greatest hurts in relationships is the betrayal of trust.  Some of our chief adversaries can be those that are in our inner circle of confidants.  Outwardly, they “have our backs” and we trust them only to find that behind closed doors they plot our demise by hypocritical untruths.

Social companions can cause much regret and harm.  When we develop intimate friendships, we risk vulnerability.  Love suffers when trust is broken.  The deeper our intimacy becomes, the deeper our hurt and the longer the agony of betrayal.

It is easier to prepare for enemies than friends who betray.  We are to love and pray for our enemies.  The Psalmist reminds us that we do not expect a Christian friend or a pastor to betray.  When they do, we must pray for them.

Life is difficult without community and fellowship.  It is pleasurable to have friends to share secrets and important events of our being.  Christian relationships that have good foundation provide counsel, yield pleasure, lead in enthusiasm, are sacred, and are carefully guarded.

 

Bobby E. Hopper                        

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