Abandoned

Abandoned? Now What...

You will know who your friends are when you fail or fall before them. When king David fell and failed in his duty, he was abandoned by family and friends and felt the bitter sting of feeling alone and hopeless. David was thus, seduced to one of the most dangerous state of mind to be in... he sought to defend himself. The Sermon on the Mount in essence, demands that we follow Jesus void of seeking vengeance or justice for ourselves. Actually, when we seek vengeance for ourselves, we are reflecting a devotion to self.

When we seek the exercise of vengeance, we will find ourselves in the bottomless pit of self-pity... always complaining and never content. Yet, worse... portraying a pretentious devotion while remaining reserved from doing the will of God with a willing heart.

The wise and noble act towards those who abandoned you in your darkest hour is to forgive them and yourself. God can and will use your failure to draw you to Himself. He will never turn His back on you. God is able and willing to preserve you while in your deepest humiliation before your detractors. Amen.

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger

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