Dealing with betrayal

At his last supper Jesus said, “Here at this table, sitting among us as a friend, is one who will betray me.” (Luk 14:21) He was not surprised by the fact that one of his own could turn on him. Jesus knew what was in the hearts of men (Joh 2:24). It is instructive that Jesus continued to serve Judas to the very end. He did not cut him off or return evil for evil. He knew that Judas would suffer the consequences of his own actions (Mat 26:24). I believe it grieved Jesus, but he continued to love his enemy. In this life we will be betrayed and offended by friends and family. The only healthy reaction is to continue to love and serve them. They will suffer the consequences and they will answer to the Judge of all the earth.