“Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. But Thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me” (Psalm 41:9-10).

Yesterday we thought of the horrible wound David experienced at the rebellion of his son Absalom and the bitter sting of betrayal by his close friend Ahithophel (2 Samuel 15:12, 31). In a wicked move of rebellion, Absalom stole the hearts of the people away from his father David. Ahithophel came to the aid of Absalom and as David says, he “lifted up his heel against me.” There was a further tragedy to this statement. Hundreds of years later a greater One than David would experience a greater betrayal. This verse is quoted as being fulfilled by none other than Judas Iscariot in the affliction of betrayal upon the Lord Jesus.

“I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with Me hath lifted up his heel against Me” (John 13:18).
So, friend, as much it hurts, the Lord Jesus understands the pain of betrayal. In fact, if you have ever been betrayed, you are in good company. King David and the Lord Jesus Christ (as well as hundreds of believers) know how you feel. What great help is available to you from the Lord Himself!

For today: I will grieve when I am betrayed, but I will also rejoice. I share with Christ in a special fellowship (Philippians 3:10).