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Topic: Betrayal (02/16/04)
TITLE: Betray
By Patsy Smith
02/19/04
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When I looked up the word "betray" in the dictionary, I found many definitions that instantly brought biblical pictures to mind. The first betrayal listed was "to help the enemy" followed by "to expose treacherously". Judas's helping the Sanheadrin by his betraying kiss on our savior's cheek instantly came to mind. The definition fit perfectly. Jesus was treacherously exposed to his enemies. This was somewhat comforting to me because I could never imagine doing such a thing, if I had known Jesus and witnessed his miracles while he was here on earth. That comfort was short lived, because the next definition was "to fail to uphold".
This definition was a direct reminder of Jesus telling Paul that before the cock crowed three times, Paul would deny Jesus. Paul failed to uphold Jesus in his darkest hour. Now this definition didn't afford me the comfort the previous ones did. Would I deny Jesus? Sadly the answer has been yes on more than one occasion. I have failed to uphold the Lord every I have failed to speak up about what is right. Anytime I claim my talents as being developed by hard work, I have denied that divine gift God has given to me. In upholding myself, I fail to uphold Christ. I can do nothing without Christ that is worthy of doing.
I thank the Lord that He is loving and forgiving, for in my spiritual bank account I would be bankrupt without the grace of God. With these thoughts in mind ,I try to steadfastly run the race knowing the love and grace of God will deliver me as long as I do not grow weak and weary. My life is His. I am clay in his hands.