DCLM Daily Manna, Thursday June 25, 2015 by Pastor Kumuyi – Betrayed?

Topic: Betrayed? [Thursday June 25, 2015]

Text: Psalm 55:1-15

Key Verse: “For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him: But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company” (Psalm 55:12-14).

The story of Judas Iscariot is a classic example of what a man is capable of doing when overtaken by greed and inordinate love for material things. Here was a man who had the privilege of working closely with the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Yet, he lost his life for pecuniary reasons. He betrayed his Master.

We live in desperate times when unimaginable things are daily taking place. We hear of ritual killings, betrayals and marriages that were conducted on the altar of God collapsing and being dissolved in law courts. A lot of terrible things are happening. Fathers are killing their children; husbands are gruesomely murdering their wives. The national dailies in many countries are filled with stories of bizarre occurrences.

David experienced such a deep betrayal. He was pained and wondered what was happening. He said if the source of his problem was extraneous, he would not have bothered, but that they were within the circle of his friends, confidants, family and even from those he went to the house of God together.

Look around you today, what are those things that cause you anguish? They may be injuries inflicted on you by trusted allies and brethren or family members. Some people have been duped by those they trusted and least expected they could do such things. Some have suffered various degrees of pains inflicted on them by close allies. And some are not even alive to tell their bitter stories anymore. Whatever is your own case, take it to God in prayer because vengeance belongs to Him. Be assured that He still answers prayers today.

Bible in One Year: Zechariah 1-5

Thought For The Day: You are defeated only when you accept defeat.

DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.