Psalm 41:9

Psalm 41:9

One who shared my bread

What a sad verse this is! Someone who sat at King David’s table and shared his food had turned against him. In those days, trusted friends and associates were not invited to your Mediterranean yacht, or your Caribbean Island retreat or to dinner at the Ritz. No, the way you showed intimacy, close friendship and appreciation of others was to invite them to dine at your table. I understand that the same principle applies with our Royal family today and if you break that trust you will never be invited again! In David’s time and in Jewish families today, the festive meals were and are incredibly important. The Jews share Passover and other times of thanksgiving with those who are dearest and closest. 

Jesus quoted this verse at the Passover meal, shortly after having washed his disciples’ feet. One of that intimate band was disloyal and the Lord knew who it was; “I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But this is to fulfil this passage of Scripture: He who shared my bread has turned against me.” John 13:18. Read on in that passage and you will see Jesus handing a piece of bread, dipped in the dish, to Judas who shortly afterwards left the room to betray the Lord to the Chief Priest. Jesus too experienced the betrayal of those whom He trusted, those who had eaten at His table. How sad it is when those we hold in high esteem and who were once our close confidantes, no longer wish to be associated with us. Even worse when we discover that they bad mouth us to others and actively oppose our walk with God. 

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