Morning by Morning, April 1, 2026 – Called to Be Loyal, Not Betrayal
Good morning, Lord Jesus. I seek You and follow You in communion with You. ...
“Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill (Jesus), for they feared the people.
“Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. So he went his way and conferred with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray Him to them. And they were glad, and agreed to give him money. So he promised and sought opportunity to betray Him to them in the absence of the multitude” (Luke 22:1-6).
Judas betrayed You. In doing so, he fulfilled yet another of the ancient messianic prophecies written long ago about these days during the Holy Week of Your death, burial, and resurrection:
“Even my own familiar friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread, Has lifted up his heel against me” (Psalm 41:9).
It was not just Judas in his flesh, but also the spirit of Satan that entered him that led him to betray You. Not just Judas. Not just Satan. But Satan through Judas betrayed You.
Lord, search my heart by Your Spirit. Where am I tempted to betray You, to fail to honor You, to turn against You, to withdraw from acknowledging You and my relationship with You. Where have I failed before? Guard my heart from failing again.
Peter said he never would (Matthew 26:33). But he did. The same with the other disciples. “All this was done that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled” (Matthew 26:56). Was their betrayal any less than Judas’? Is mine?
Fill me with Your Spirit now and always before the day of temptation comes. Allow me the power of Your grace to be found faithful in the day of temptation, no matter the pressures or temptations of any circumstances I may face (1 Corinthians 4:1-3). Rather than giving in to the spirit of betrayal, may I be faithful to be loyal. May I honor Your faithfulness and loyalty and sacrifice for me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My friend, may you be loyal and found faithful to Jesus, no matter the pressures or temptations of any circumstances you face, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!
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