Everybody that loves and respects me and desires to be in my life knows four certain things about my nature…
1. I forgive seventy times seven as Jesus instructs when a person with contrite heart asks
2. No matter what you have done, I continue to love and pray for you
3. Betrayal and rejection are the things that cross my line; when that line is crossed I remove myself from your life and consider that you have chosen a plan of wickedness.
4. If you are wicked, you will be excluded from my presence until you repent, confess and return toward your walk with Jesus Christ
Now many of you "soft hearts" will start hollering that it doesn’t sound too Christian to turn away from family. However, family doesn’t betray; enemies do. Betrayal means that you purposely bring treachery within the relationship with the intent to harm, in the guise of love and caring. To me, and to those I am closest to, betrayal is just about the worst thing you can do. A Trojan horse of love with the hidden wickedness preparing to pounce, leaves a soul untrusting, shaken and vulnerable and the rape of betrayal places a Christian in dangers that are often not even planned. Now before you judge me too harshly, consider the betrayal of Jesus Christ.
“21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23 Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. 24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. 25 He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? 26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. 27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.” (John 13:21-27 AV)
By this time at the Last Supper, Jesus knew many things that were to come that would lead to His Crucifixion. The one thing that troubled his spirit was his betrayal. Sometimes when we examine the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, we focus on the spitting and beatings at the hands of the Roman soldiers; often we revisit the horrible pains of hanging upon the cross, or his innocent blood shed as he bore the world’s sins upon his body. These things are worthy and righteous to reflect upon.
However, take a moment and consider the troubled heart of Jesus when one of his beloved disciples betrayed him with purpose by a kiss. By just intending to betray, Judas gave entrance of Satan into his body and control of his spirit from then on. One can sense the utter sadness of Jesus as he realized his loved one would betray and reject both his teachings and his love. Betrayal is wicked, and it gives Satan control. Just as surely as Jesus instructed Judas “That thou doest, do quickly,” is just as surely as I tell others who choose to reject my teachings and love. What you do, do quickly, and know with certainty, that at the moment of intent to betray, Satan and his vehicle will be barred from my presence and the presence of my loved ones until repentance is at hand.
Kathy L. McFarland
Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. (Luke 12:51-53 AV)
1. I forgive seventy times seven as Jesus instructs when a person with contrite heart asks
2. No matter what you have done, I continue to love and pray for you
3. Betrayal and rejection are the things that cross my line; when that line is crossed I remove myself from your life and consider that you have chosen a plan of wickedness.
4. If you are wicked, you will be excluded from my presence until you repent, confess and return toward your walk with Jesus Christ
Now many of you "soft hearts" will start hollering that it doesn’t sound too Christian to turn away from family. However, family doesn’t betray; enemies do. Betrayal means that you purposely bring treachery within the relationship with the intent to harm, in the guise of love and caring. To me, and to those I am closest to, betrayal is just about the worst thing you can do. A Trojan horse of love with the hidden wickedness preparing to pounce, leaves a soul untrusting, shaken and vulnerable and the rape of betrayal places a Christian in dangers that are often not even planned. Now before you judge me too harshly, consider the betrayal of Jesus Christ.
“21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23 Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. 24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. 25 He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? 26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. 27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.” (John 13:21-27 AV)
By this time at the Last Supper, Jesus knew many things that were to come that would lead to His Crucifixion. The one thing that troubled his spirit was his betrayal. Sometimes when we examine the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, we focus on the spitting and beatings at the hands of the Roman soldiers; often we revisit the horrible pains of hanging upon the cross, or his innocent blood shed as he bore the world’s sins upon his body. These things are worthy and righteous to reflect upon.
However, take a moment and consider the troubled heart of Jesus when one of his beloved disciples betrayed him with purpose by a kiss. By just intending to betray, Judas gave entrance of Satan into his body and control of his spirit from then on. One can sense the utter sadness of Jesus as he realized his loved one would betray and reject both his teachings and his love. Betrayal is wicked, and it gives Satan control. Just as surely as Jesus instructed Judas “That thou doest, do quickly,” is just as surely as I tell others who choose to reject my teachings and love. What you do, do quickly, and know with certainty, that at the moment of intent to betray, Satan and his vehicle will be barred from my presence and the presence of my loved ones until repentance is at hand.
Kathy L. McFarland
Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. (Luke 12:51-53 AV)
8 comments:
Hi Kathy,
Thank you for your blog on betrayal. I have been betrayed by my first family because I exposed sexual abuse. For a long time I thought their betrayal of me was my fault. I can see now as a few years have passed how they have given themselves over to satan's control and they are doing wicked things to gain back control of me. It's good to know what the cause is and that it is perfectly okay for me to stay away from them and their wickedness.
I've enjoyed reading through your blogs...they are helpful. Actually, David, Becca, and now you have made big changes in me!
Lou Aalgaard
Hi Lou!
David and Becca have spoken often about your tough struggles and you efforts to rise above it all in your walk with Christ.
I wish I could say that once you stand firm on that line, and refuse to be controlled through your betraying enemies by Satan, that the attacks stop. They do not.
Life is tough, and Christians that are walking the real walk, are suffering the persecutions of a carnal world that wants them to fall. We must stay strong together! We must quit trying to define family as bearers of shared genetics who choose to persecute and betray, and rather, hold tightly to each other in our Christian family of God in love and peace.
Kathy L. McFarland
Hi Kathy,
This post means a great deal to me. I very recently ended a "friendship" with someone who continually used our Father's Word to further personal vendettas. Although I approached her as my sister-in-Christ, I was vilified and held up to scorn as a "non-believer". Nothing is further than the truth...I love no other than our Sweet Lord & Savior.
This incident shook me very badly and made me think I had acted in an unChristian way. This post makes me think differently.
Janice
Hi Janice,
I'm so glad this post helped.
One of the primary goals that David Becker hold for our teachings is that we uphold the Christians that are struggling out there and getting attacked continuously as the things of End Times begins.
Often readers blame us for being a "downer" and not lifting up every Christian with good stories. Truth be told, dedicated Christian workers are suffering persecution and loss every day. We are losing family members right and left, just exactly how Jesus Christ spoke about in his warnings to us. As the days grow closer to His coming judgment, we are all going to suffer worse pain.
The enemy is setting out to destroy each of his dedicated workers, to prevent us from accomplishing the things of righteousness that our LORD God wills. He is not attacking us with evil wickedness, but rather from within our midst by family and friends who pretend to be Christians but are not.
Get used to the attacks; it is only going to get worse. Everyone here at Becker Bible Studies suffers from accusations of being ungodly and wicked by Satan's workers. It once bothered us greatly, but today, we praise God everytime it happens because we know we must be doing our job really good.
David and Becca have lost over a dozen close relatives, and twice as many friends. I have had to separate myself from as many, as the attacks increase. That is the reality, my friend. We're in the start of End Times, and we are going to get persecuted with false accusations, and made to feel like we're doing something wrong.
You can't stop the accusations, but you can stop how they affect you! You have a right to exist, to worship your God, to follow your Savior, to be led by His Spirit, and if your an American...you still have a right to say and do what you feel at this date. Don't stop speaking because the devil wants you quiet!
Stay strong, and connected to strong Christians, and separate yourself from those who are pretending to be of the faith, but walking the way of the devil!
Kathy L. McFarland
“Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.” (Matthew 5:11 AVRLE)
Thank you, Kathy, you are much appreciated!
David & Becca are two of the most wonderful people I know. They have been a mighty blessing to me.
God's blessings,
Janice
Lou Aalgaard, You said you long for this with all your heart. I do also. I wish you could look past all that has been said and done and come to a point of looking forward with forgiveness and grace as I have had to do to gain peace. God wants us to live in peace and harmony on this earth until He comes. I no longer let the words and gossip be my control, I only look to God for healing and reconciliation. I love you, Have a wonderful Mom's Day.Mom
Kathy,
I sure enjoyed your comments on betrayal. I have been on the receiving end of betrayal also, too many times within this last year. I just starting blogging, and want to reach those who are hurting and/or in the recovery world. I have been sober and drug free for 27+ years and been serving the Lord for that long as well. I hope you don't mind but my first 3 blogs are on betrayal in my site and I used your blog to introduce this topic. I wrote two devotionals on betrayal and included them in my 3 part series. Check it out if you like, httl//wwwmyblog-dawn.blogspot.com. If I can help in anyway with those who are hurting or coming off of some addiction, let me know. That is what my new blog is for. I know this blog was written in Feb, but I just had to check it out anyway. If you want to be a contributor in my blog let me know and I will find a way to get you into it. I am new to this, and will need some help doing it, I am sure.
Thank You, and God Bless, Dawn
Hi Kathy,
It is Dawn again, I don't know if my last response made it to you or not, but if it did I gave you the wrong link to my blog, let me try again. http://wwwmyblog-dawn.blogspot.com
Thank You, Dawn
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