Main Thought:
Jesus cites this psalm, referring to Judas, His betrayer. It is most painful when supposed friends betray and hurt us. We will not be so abandoned by our Lord, who can repay.
Psalm 41:7-13
All who hate me whisper together about me;
they imagine the worst for me.
They say, “A deadly thing is poured out on him;
he will not rise again from where he lies.”
Even my close friend in whom I trusted,
who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.
But you, O Lord, be gracious to me,
and raise me up, that I may repay them!
By this I know that you delight in me:
my enemy will not shout in triumph over me.
But you have upheld me because of my integrity,
and set me in your presence forever.
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting!
Amen and Amen.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, who came to Your own and they received You not, grant us Your Spirit to glorify You in our hearts. Enlighten our souls with this living knowledge that You are the power of God and the wisdom of God, that we may never be offended in you, but may hold Your righteousness in an unwavering faith, and may not be ashamed to confess You before men. Amen.