The Psalms are the word of Christ

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Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

Other times He confided 41:9 "Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me."

This verse is indelibly etched in my soul. Years ago I was horribly betrayed by someone particularly close to me. The pain inflicted upon me over the course of months and years was far more than I could hope to bear. There were many nights when I would wake up in fright, after being tormented in my sleep.

This verse was a tremendous anchor against the onslaught of my storm at sea. Jesus Himself was betrayed by His closest friend, Judas. I came to realize that Judas was His own personal valet, arranging his daily meals and accommodations, and that is why he held the "purse" of the offerings given to the Lord. At the last supper, it was John to one side and Judas to His other, eating "of My bread." It is no wonder, since Jesus and Judas were so close, that none of the other disciples even suspected that Judas could betray Him. Judas may not have been the most spiritual one, but he was no doubt the Lord's closest companion as He traveled and ministered.

Our Savior tasted the bitterest of human suffering so that He could sympathize with us in ours. He allowed Judas to betray Him with an affectionate kiss in the night as He prayed at Gethsemane. Other than to fulfill this prophecy, the Lord didn't need to be betrayed by His best friend. But He was, and He was betrayed just for me. And all the others who have endured this during their own journey.