Betrayal

"One should rather die than be betrayed. There is no deceit in death. It delivers precisely what it has promised. Betrayal, though ... betrayal is the willful slaughter of hope."
- Steven Deitz


Betrayal…That’s what I had felt since facing this struggle at work. She was one of my immediate supervisor at night. I fully trusted her and I poured out my heartaches after I was told some discriminatory remarks. I blamed myself. Out of pain and anger, I let my emotions be poured out in front of her. She never offered help. But that morning, I saw her took another supervisor to their designated office and only God knew what conversation occurred.

That person she talked to pulled me aside in the middle of my work. She had mentioned the same things, the same exact discriminatory words I shared with the other. I knew it was an opportunity for her to trap me knowing how that was her favorite thing to do: to cause harm and commit ill intentions among those who had gone their way and chose to just quit and exit as a quick escape from their intimidations.

One accusation became big. They were forcing me to do what they wanted, disregarding facts I had given them. Disregarding supporting documents given them. They tried everything in a subtle way. All acts, all words thrown at me to make me resign.

I haven’t…And I knew they haven't stopped planning other devises to cause my termination.

I haven’t done anything wrong. I had worked the same way I had performed on day one: work hard and give my all…

Betrayal hurts…They think that by doing so, they will make me paralyzed and not be able to do anything. But all actions have consequences. How do you battle lies but with truth? How do you get rid of bullies but to face them and not turn your back away? How do you avoid poison and deceptive plans but by being careful of what is being offered every time?

This morning, I woke up and thought about Judas. Why did he betray Jesus when he was one of his disciples? He must have seen his miracles. He must have heard Jesus’ divine wisdom. He must have seen his unfathomable acts of forgiveness, understanding, compassion and love. But why did he sell Jesus for 30 pieces of silver? If his love was for the money, then he must not love Jesus at all. He must not have believed completely in Jesus’ divinity. 

 “INRI…” It was placed up on the cross. Meaning “Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum”…”Jesus of Nazareth, the King of Jews”…

People placed titles on the head of the cross to show the crime that crucified person committed and his name. That was an accusation they placed on Jesus’ cross. It was the crime they accused Jesus of. But in reality, that was the absolute truth!

I look at this road up ahead. Right now, I’m on a standstill. People I work with are also part of law enforcement. Ironically, they are not afraid to break the law…

I knew Who walked on this road before. He walked carrying a heavy cross as He bled while many spat on Him and wanted Him dead. Judas was wrong! People were wrong! They did not cause Jesus to die! It was already planned because God loves us all. Jesus endured and died on the cross so we may live.

He walked before us. He’s inviting us to “follow Him…” Let’s not betray Him…

8 comments:

  1. Betrayal is a terrible thing. I'm sorry you are having such struggles with your job.

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  2. Betrayal is a hurtful thing. I'm sorry you are having to go through that. Jesus understands what you are going through because He experienced it, too, and He will be with you through it all. Praying it gets better soon.

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  3. The hardest lesson I had to learn was that when someone was abusing me, they were abusing others also. Abusers do not see people, they only see pawns to be moved and played. I am praying now for this situation.

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  4. My dear Rosel, I wanted to respond to this post yesterday, but the effects of my new meds are just making me so tired. So, I will attempt today.

    I am so very sorry for your persecution at work. For being moral. You know I briefly heard yesterday on the Nightly News that the tides have changed in the work field. Where aggressive and mean people get the promotions and more money, than the nice and do-gooders remain in their jobs and get less pay. Can you believe that? Probably so.

    Our society has changed, and will continue to change for the worse, until Christs' return.

    Here listening as always and supporting you.

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  5. I have a sneaky feeling that some people in your work cannot stand the presence and the light of Jesus around them. That is probably the reason they want you out... it's not you they cannot stand, it's Him.

    Nevertheless, when betrayal comes our way and we are standing in its path, we get hurt. Because betrayal fights dirty and hits us under the belt and behind our backs.

    I am praying for strength for you, that you will stand your ground, and persevere.

    That the light of Jesus will shine in the dark.

    I keep praying that whatever it is that is being done to give you justice, may it be done speedily. Meanwhile, I know God is using this season to teach you valuable lessons - of holding on to Him and trusting Him.

    Much love
    Lidj

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  6. Sending another hug of encouragement to you Rosel.

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  7. I agree with what Crown of Beauty said, Dear. I do pray that God will give you favor. What happened to you is so sad. Blessings,Love and Hugs

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  8. Hi Rosal..me too...adding my voice to the others and praying for you to be strong...I don't know why this is happening but I do know He brought you to it....He'll bring you out of it.....just hold real tight to Him...

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