Two Faced

Psalm 62: 4
4They fully intend to topple him from his lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse. Selah

Out of everyone in the Bible, Jesus knew the most about betrayal. David was next in line. He endured so much from King Saul who feared losing his kingdom to David. But Saul forgot, the kingdom and it's people belonged to God, he was only entrusted with them. When God saw that Saul would rather please man, God immediately had his eyes on one who desired to please Him. That man was David. Saul tried everything to rid himself of David. But when David was present and served him he did bless him but his jealousy of David in his heart would overtake him. This doesn't sound like anyone you know does it? We used to call that "being two-faced".  A person that seems to be so interested in encouraging you to your face may be really cursing you in their heart. For Saul, jealousy was the culprit. And in a lot of cases, the root of the cursing is jealousy. What's in the heart is what counts most to the Lord. You can say all the right things and even "appear" at first glance to be doing the right things but sooner or later, what's in the heart will surface. the surface scratches off. For Saul, it came out in violent rage where he would hurl things at David and even send men to murder him. That's some serious hatred. David was accused of plotting to take his place as king but David actually wasn't doing anything but serving Saul. It was God who chose David. David endured but he, like many, got tired. Have you ever been tired of the insults, accusations and raw treatment? David pressed harder into the Lord. He continued to bless the Lord and seek Him for strength. He was weary but did not give up on God to show up. Have you been in this situation? Are you in it? Are you being assaulted with words? Are plots being concocted to harm you? Rest assured, the Lord knows and is waiting for you to pour your heart out to Him as a REAL best friend. He will expose those who claim to bless you but are cursing you. The Lord will take care of your enemies according to His timetable. Rest in the Lord.

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