A
betrayal inflicted with the intensity of a dagger in the back,
an instant breach of all allegiance with a silent attack. What
is the reason, for this treason? How can a traitor infiltrate
unnoticed? Because of trust, that’s why.
Trust.
Trust is the most vulnerable state of being. Give it away and
all your weaknesses are exposed to those who it has been given.
Hope.
Hope is the belief that the trust given will never be violated.
It nullifies fear and allows us to share our lives in joy.
Joy.
Joy is the bond of sharing with those who have been given trust
and remain faithful to it.
Faith.
Faith is the higher conviction that people are intrinsically
loyal, and the bonds of joy will never be intently broken.
Loyalty.
Loyalty is when trust is given and is never, ever betrayed.
But
betrayal! Betrayal is more powerful than all of these things.
Betrayal is the vindictive violation of trust. It is the
disregard of the innocence of the heart, so fragilely exposed to
pride, greed, lust, anger, gluttony, envy and sloth. Betrayal
can destroy trust, hope, joy, faith and loyalty.
Is
there anything beyond betrayal? Is there anyway to overcome the
scars left by this treacherous infidelity?
Yes,
there is love. Love is a commitment so deep, not even betrayal
can defeat it. It is a dedication so profound, that it would lay
down its own life before it would be disloyal to those who hold
their trust. It is able to forgive those who have betrayed,
because the only real love is God’s love. And God’s love
never betrays.
So
how can a traitor infiltrate unnoticed? Because of trust,
that’s why. We put our trust in people; we trust words,
thoughts, emotions, the chemicals, the natural, the superficial,
the material, the arts, the sciences, the biological, we trust
our senses, books, our brains, and we trust the system. A system
design to reward the traitors and destroy the good people who
foolishly give their trust away. A system designed by those who
cannot be trusted.
Don’t
trust the system. We ought to put our trust in God, and we will
never be betrayed.
Q:
What is the shortest chapter in the Bible?
A:
Psalms 117
Q:
What is the longest chapter in the Bible?
A:
Psalms 119
Q:
Which chapter is in the center of the Bible?
A:
Psalms 118
Fact:
There are 594 chapters before Psalms 118
Fact:
There are 594 chapters after Psalms 118
Add
these numbers up and you get 1188.
Q:
What is the center verse in the Bible?
A:
Psalms 118:8
Q:
Does this verse say something significant about God's perfect
will for our lives?
It’s
about trust.
Psalms
118:8
"It
is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in
man."
Now
isn't that odd how this worked out? The center of it all. The
bond that holds the world (and the word of God) together. Faith in God and trust in
His will.
When
things get tough, if you feel betrayed, always remember... Faith
(in God) doesn't get you around trouble, it gets you through
it!!
(Note: I never took these photos)
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