Dealing with Betrayal — “They Turned on Me. Luke 22:48 (KJV)

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Finding healing and strength when the people you trusted the most become the ones who hurt you.

Scripture: Luke 22:48 (KJV) — “But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?”
Takeaway: What others meant for harm, God can redeem.

 

 

💔 Pain Point – The Challenge

Few wounds cut deeper than betrayal. It’s not the enemy outside that breaks your heart—it’s the friend, the family member, or the partner you once believed in. Betrayal doesn’t just destroy trust; it shatters peace.

You ask, “How could they?” You replay conversations, moments of laughter, and promises that now feel like lies. You might even wonder if you missed warning signs. For many believers, betrayal becomes a spiritual storm that challenges faith itself.

Even worse, sometimes the betrayal happens in church, business, or family—the very places where you expected safety.

But take comfort: even Jesus was betrayed. And if the Son of God faced betrayal, you can be sure He understands how it feels. He not only survived it—He transformed it into salvation.

 

🔑 Solution – Scripture and Actionable Truth

In Luke 22:48, Judas approaches Jesus with soldiers and betrays Him with a kiss—a gesture meant to show affection. The contrast is painful: a kiss used for deception. Yet Jesus doesn’t strike back, expose him publicly, or speak curses. He says calmly, “Betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?”

That one question shows spiritual maturity. Jesus didn’t react in anger—He responded in truth. He knew Judas’s act was painful, but it was also purposeful.

 

Actionable Truths for Healing After Betrayal:

Recognize it doesn’t define you. Betrayal says more about the betrayer’s heart than yours. Don’t let their actions rewrite your worth.

Release revenge to God. Romans 12:19 reminds us, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” When you give revenge to God, you make room for peace.

Reflect, don’t retaliate. Ask, “Lord, what are You teaching me through this?” Growth often hides inside grief.

Rely on God for closure. Some people will never apologize. Forgive anyway—forgiveness is freedom, not approval.

Jesus’ calm response teaches us that betrayal doesn’t have to birth bitterness. With God’s help, it can produce wisdom and spiritual maturity.

 

 

 

📖 Bible Story Example – Joseph’s Betrayal and Restoration

The story of Joseph in Genesis 37–50 is one of the Bible’s clearest pictures of betrayal turned to blessing.

Joseph’s own brothers sold him into slavery out of jealousy. They deceived their father into thinking he was dead. Yet, years later, Joseph rose from the prison to the palace. When famine struck, those same brothers came to Egypt begging for food—and Joseph had every right to seek revenge.

But instead, he said something that echoes through eternity:
Genesis 50:20 (KJV) — “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”

Joseph didn’t excuse their actions—he reinterpreted them through God’s sovereignty. The betrayal that was meant to bury him actually positioned him for purpose.

Lesson: Betrayal may break your heart, but it cannot break God’s plan.

 

🌍 Real-World Example

A man named Daniel worked closely with his best friend to start a small business. Over the years, the company grew—but one day, Daniel discovered his friend had taken money and left without a word. The betrayal crushed him.

Instead of retaliating, Daniel turned to prayer. He read the story of Joseph and chose to forgive. Months later, God opened doors for Daniel to start a new business—this time debt-free and fully his own. When asked how he moved on, he said, “Forgiving him didn’t fix the loss, but it fixed me.”

God didn’t restore the old business; He gave Daniel a better one.

Application: When people take what’s yours, trust that God is able to give you more—peace, wisdom, and even new beginnings.

 

✝️ Transformation – From Betrayal to Blessing

Betrayal is like fire—it burns, but it also purifies. God uses the pain to remove false dependencies, deepen your discernment, and build spiritual resilience.

Betrayal exposes false loyalties. It shows who’s for you and who’s only with you.

It strengthens discernment. After betrayal, you learn to depend on God’s Spirit more than human approval.

It pushes you toward destiny. Jesus’ betrayal by Judas led Him to the cross—our salvation. Joseph’s betrayal led him to leadership—Israel’s preservation.

God never wastes wounds. Each scar carries revelation for your next season.

 

💬 Takeaway – Motivational Insight

What others meant for harm, God can redeem. People may break your heart, but they cannot break your calling. The same hands that hurt you cannot hold back what God has ordained for you.

 

🕊️ Encouragement from Scripture

Psalm 55:12–14 (KJV) — “For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it… But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.”

Romans 8:31 (KJV) — “If God be for us, who can be against us?”

Proverbs 19:11 (KJV) — “It is his glory to pass over a transgression.”

Each verse reminds us that God understands betrayal and turns it into strength.

 

💭 Reflection Question

Who hurt you that you still need to forgive—not for their sake, but for your own healing?

 

🕯 Final Encouragement

When Judas betrayed Jesus, it wasn’t the end of the story—it was the beginning of redemption. The same is true for you. Betrayal may have marked one chapter of your life, but it cannot define the entire book.

You may have walked into this season wounded, but you will walk out wiser.
When you forgive, you remove the enemy’s grip on your emotions and give God permission to write a better ending.

So take a deep breath. You don’t have to understand why they did it. You just need to believe that God is still working through it.

Remember: A betrayed Savior rose victorious—and so will you.

 

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