"Betrayed Rejected but Not Abandoned"

Reflections4Life™ April 14, 2019

“Betrayed Rejected but Not Abandoned”

“And while He was still speaking, behold, a multitude; and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them and drew near to Jesus to kiss Him. But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” Luke 22:47-48

Scripture Contemplation: Matthew 26-28; Luke 22; John 19; Romans 3; Hebrews 7

©Ruthe McDonald. www.reflections4life.com

I wish everyone a glorious Palm Sunday. I pray this time of reflection on the Cross, and the resurrection of Christ, will bring you clarity, strength, and encouragement. Know that it is never over until God declares it is over.

There are times in our lives when we will feel the sting of betrayal and rejection. People will disappoint us, hurt us, and even leave us. Although betrayed and rejected, we are not abandoned. Not by the Father. God is always there, whether we acknowledge Him or not.

I decree that this week's Reflections will be a continued source of encouragement and inspiration for your heart, mind, and soul. May the redemptive work of Calvary flood your heart, mind, and soul; bringing you peace and encouragement and the knowledge that with God, you are never alone.

Many have experienced what it feels like to be betrayed by someone you love or trust. Most of us can also attest to the feelings of rejection. Rejected by the people you love; someone you admire, someone you like, a job, or position. We know the sting, and often the heartache.

There are those know the devastation of being left behind. Left by those who were supposed to care for you and love you. To, look out for your best interest and protect you. Though they left, you are not abandoned. Not if you know God, and understand, He is with you always; even when you do not acknowledge Him, feel Him, or see Him. He is there.

The human heart can be a messy thing; deceitful and cruel. It can be loving and kind, also. While others cannot fathom the thought of abandoning someone they love or hurting them in any way, shape, or form. There are others, who will cause devastation, leaving many broken and bruised.

With all this devastation and heartache, one fact many do not understand is that God is there. He has always been there, waiting for us to call on Him, to come to Him. To know, that He has never abandoned us. He has never left us. In fact, He has been reaching out towards us, calling for us to take His hands and trust Him.

Even in our darkest hours when the enemy is whispering his lies, and saying that not even God cares or understands; that God has abandoned us and forgotten us; God is there. He is there waiting for us to call unto Him. Waiting for us to accept the love and healing that He has long offered us. Waiting for us to show up to His table and dine with Him.

However, when you are one that has experienced much betrayal and rejection in your life, it is hard to imagine or believe there are some who care enough for you to stay with you through ups, and downs. Someone, who will never leave you or hold your faults and past against you. It is hard to reconcile within yourself there is someone that loves you just for you, and will move heaven and earth just for you; just as He gave His only begotten Son.

We have put God on the level of man. Placing Him in the position of who a man is, and how they can disappoint. We attribute the same characteristics to our Heavenly Father. It makes it difficult reconciling within our hearts and mind how much God does love us as He says He does when our lives have been hit with such devastation and setbacks. It is difficult for our minds to justify that God truly cares. Yet, it will allow disappointment and our faith shaken and sometimes shattered. Asking ourselves; how is it that God never leaves us but these things keep occurring in our life? Isn't the Father supposed to protect us?

I've been there. And it's a hard place to be when you are in your emotions, and simply cannot understand or justify the hurt and pain your heart is feeling with the God you have come to know and serve. I will say this: we live in a world that is filled with darkness. There are people that make decisions that affect our lives. Yet, God is still merciful and in control. If we hold on to His word and promises, we will see God show up in unexpected ways. If we continue to trust Him, seek Him, and not abandon our faith, we will see that ALL things are working for our good. Understanding will come. Maybe not today or tomorrow or next week, but it will come. We just have to have faith, which dictates that we walk not by sight.

Though people may betray you, reject you, and even leave you; know in your heart that the Father will never abandon you. He is there with you in all of your storms, tests, and trials. He is encouraging you and making ways for you that you have yet to see. Everything that you experience in this life, God will make it for your good; if you trust Him and keep believing. God will never leave you. He was there before you even showed up.

My Beloved, I decree that the spirit of peace and of prosperity has found permanent rest in your lives. Believe with all your heart and soul that God will never leave you, betray you, or reject you. You have a standing invitation from the Father at His table of abundant life. Where man has failed you, allow God to lift and keep you. He sent His Son just for you. He's not going to stop believing in you and your salvation. You are blessed. Now go...and be a Blessing!

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