Psalm 55:12-14 “12 For it is not an enemy who reproaches me, then I could bear it; nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me, then I could hide myself from him. 13 But it is you, a man my equal, my companion and my familiar friend; 14 We who had sweet fellowship together walked in the house of God in the throng.”

NOW THAT HURTS

It’s one thing to be hurt by an enemy.  It’s a whole other matter when the hurt comes from someone close to you.  We don’t know who this person was in David’s life who betrayed him.  Many speculate it was Absalom, the son who tried to overthrow him as king.  Maybe, maybe not.  We do know whoever it was deeply hurt David.

Have you been hurt like that by someone you thought loved you?  Maybe they even attended church with you.  You thought they were your Christian brother or sister.  But then they turned on you, seemingly for no reason.  Flesh is flesh, and this side of eternity, people can do anything.

TEACHING MOMENT

Your children need to be prepared to handle hurts like this.  But, in reality, the only way to learn how is to go through it.  That sounds bad, doesn’t it.  We don’t want our little Johnny or Susie to hurt.  We would do anything to shield them from heartache.  But some things just can’t be taught.  They have to be caught.  This is one of them.

You can, however, teach them, as they are going through this hurt, to rely on Jesus.  He is the Author and Finisher of their faith.  He is the Healer of the brokenhearted.  He is the Balm of Gilead.  You get the picture.  Point them to Jesus.

Father, thank You for helping me through those times in my life when I was wounded.  You have been my support and my defense.  I can ALWAYS depend on You.