Psalm 109

 Psalm 109

David's life in many ways was a pattern or a type of the life of Jesus. In this psalm, we see events in the life of David that were a prediction of the life of Jesus. In Absalom’s coup, Ahithophel sided with Absalom. This man was one of David's friends and advisors. He advised Absalom to execute a rapid offensive and capture and kill David while he was weak. When his advice was not taken, Ahithophel realized Absalom’s cause was lost. He then went and hung himself. Along with this Psalm, see 2 Samuel 17:23 and Acts 1:18-20.

There's a pattern that we need to observe. First, even God's anointed and chosen ones can find themselves betrayed and facing terrible opposition. Second, sometimes those betrayers come from the ranks of those closest to God’s anointed. Third, the betrayers didn't begin that way. At one point, both Judas and Ahithophel were faithful and loyal. Finally and most importantly, those who become attackers or betrayers of God's anointed come to a terrible ruin. We need to ask, “Is there betrayal in my soul?”

“Grant, oh Lord, that I will be ever loyal to my savior. Amen.”