For He (Jesus) knew who would betray Him; therefore He said, “You are not all clean.” John 13:11

Have you ever been betrayed by someone close to you? Maybe it was a friend, co-worker, your neighbor, family member, worse yet your spouse. I think we all have been betrayed by someone. Its an awful feeling when you find out someone has done you wrong. The hurt runs deep, and you wonder how you’ll ever forgive that person and move past it all.

Today’s verse clearly showed, Jesus knew He was about to be betrayed by one of his closest disciples. He most likely knew this all along, yet, Jesus kept to the plan God had laid out for Him and He never waivered in His love for Judas. How did He overcome the feelings of anger and hurt? By focusing on God and putting His trust in His Father.

We as God’s children need to follow suit. We know people are going to let us down, deceive us, even hurt us emotionally. But we must not loose sight of the ONE who is faithful in everything, God! Only through the power of the Holy Spirit living inside of you can you move past the betrayal and forgive those who’ve offended you. God calls us to forgive continually. Let it go and stick to the plan God has for your life! God bless!