When Betrayal Forces You to Trust God

Key Scriptures

2 Samuel 15:6 (CSB):
“Absalom treated all the Israelites who came to the king for a judgment in this way. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.”

2 Samuel 15:25–26 (CSB):
“Then the king said to Zadok, ‘Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor with the Lord, he will bring me back and allow me to see both it and its dwelling place. However, if he should say, “I do not delight in you,” then here I am—he can do whatever pleases him.’”

Psalm 3:3 (CSB):
“But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.”

Reflection Questions

How do I respond when betrayed by someone close to me?

Do I trust God’s plan enough to let Him handle vindication, even if it means stepping back?

Who are the “Ittais” (loyal friends or allies) God has placed in my life to walk with me through painful seasons?

How can I respond with humility and faith like David instead of bitterness or retaliation?