Dealing with Betrayal & Hurt
- Heather Edmund
- Jul 19, 2024
- 6 min read
Updated: Aug 1
Love is the only thing that can cover a multitude of sins (1Peter 4:8).
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Picture a scenario where your own children turn against you, calling you hurtful names like glutton, drunkard, and a friend to crooks and wrongdoers.
They go so far as to call you a demon or claim you're under demonic control, twisting your ability to heal and deliver others from oppression as something powered by the devil. In the end, they reject you entirely (Matthew 11:22).
Their hatred for you runs so deep that when you're falsely accused and imprisoned, they’d rather see a known criminal released than see you go free (Matthew 27:15-23).
This is the very ordeal Jesus endured. Yet, because of His deep love for us—His creation, His children—He pleaded with the Father to forgive us for what we did to Him. Even more, He willingly became the sacrificial Lamb, taking upon Himself the punishment we rightfully deserved—eternal separation from God. In doing so, He revealed a love so profound, it surpasses human understanding.
When we are faced with our own rejection, defamation, slander, or harm from others, we should emulate God's example by forgiving and loving them.
Although it can be challenging, forgiveness holds significant power. By consciously deciding to let go of anger and resentment toward someone for their actions, we pave the way for deep healing and genuine freedom.
This is an illustration of "taking up our cross."
Following God's instruction to take up our cross can be hard to do (Matthew 16:24). It demands complete denial of our own will, desires and feelings, and instead embrace God's will as citizens of His Kingdom. But as hard as this may be, as we obey God's commands, everything will gradually make sense and become easier.
We need to be prepared to let go of our personal emotions, methods, and approaches, and embrace the liberating, authoritative life that God has in store for us.
The Bible says, love is the only thing that can cover a multitude of sins which is showing us that love holds great power, a power that becomes evident only when we act on it (Matthew 11:25).
We received life through God's love and humility. Therefore, think about the influence that your own love and humility can have.
"To those of you who are willing to listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you." - Luke 6:27-28
Love's ability to cover a multitude of sins is a testament to its enduring strength, showing us that even in our darkest moments, there is always the possibility of redemption and transformation through the power of God's love.
Even though Jesus endured abuse, mistreatment, rejection, slander, and underestimation, His immense love for us remains unwavering as He continued to be the path to salvation.
When you experience betrayal, rejection, or hurt, recognize it as the enemy's attempt to make you stop loving others and seek revenge.
However, follow Jesus' example when He confronted the spirit within Peter, saying, "Get thee behind me, Satan." Jesus recognized who was influencing Peter's comment, and how the enemy was using Peter to hinder His mission.
Jesus, guided by discernment from the Holy Spirit through His communion with Him, understood that our true enemy is not one another, but the spiritual forces that impact our lives (2 Corinthians 10:3-5). Therefore, we should follow His example and intercede for one another (Romans 8:34).
Don't allow the enemy to hinder your purpose or deprive you of your blessings, but instead see it for what it is: the enemy using people's behaviors to hinder you from growing spiritually and moving forward toward the purposes God has for you.
Love is the only thing that can cover a multitude of sins and when we choose to love unconditionally, like Jesus Christ does with us, we are tapping into God's divine power that can bring healing and restoration (1Peter 4:8).
This message is for those who are spiritual mature and aspire to become spiritually mature. According to the Bible, when you are spiritually mature you operate differently than someone who is not (Galatians 6:1).
The Bible tells us with humility and gentleness, seek to restore your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of pursuing peace with everyone and striving for holiness, as without holiness, no one will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14).
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A call for salvation
When you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, His Spirit becomes one with yours. This is one of the greatest blessings of salvation. You no longer need to go through anyone else to reach God—because you and He are now united.
All you need to do is receive the gift of salvation by repenting of your sins, inviting Jesus into your life, and confessing Him as Lord. This involves acknowledging your sin and need for forgiveness, believing that Jesus died for your sins and rose again, and surrendering your life to Him.
As Romans 10:9 declares, “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” And 1 John 4:15 assures us, “If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.”
Another important step is to renounce the kingdom of darkness. By doing so, you are breaking any covenant or partnership with it and recommitting yourself to the Kingdom of Light—Jesus Christ.
When you take this step, you are saved and welcomed into God’s Kingdom—becoming a member of the family of Christ!
Here's a Prayer that you can pray to get saved:
"Jesus, I confess that You are Lord, and I believe in my heart that You died and rose again for my sins. I know that I am a sinner, and I repent and ask for Your forgiveness. I invite You to come into my heart and life, and I receive You as my personal Lord and Savior. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Renounce the Kingdom of Darkness
Right now, I renounce and break all ties, covenants, and agreements with the kingdom of darkness, knowingly or unknowingly made. I reject Satan, all his works, and every influence of evil over my life.
Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Lead me, teach me, and establish me in Your purpose. From this day forward, I belong to Jesus. I am a child of God, and I walk in the light. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
After this step, pray for guidance to find a ministry where you can grow spiritually, gain knowledge about the kingdom, and begin living the abundant life promised by Jesus.
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