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Mostly just observations/thoughts today....just things that stood out to me, or that I am reminded of. Luke 22:3-4 Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. I always found it so sad, angering, even surprising how Judas could walk with Jesus, observe the miracles performed, have Jesus as a friend at one time, but turn his back on Him. Satan entering Judas reminds me that even though God has ultimate power/is stronger than the dark, that evil has power too. Just like part of God enters/covers us when we become His child allowing us to do good, evil entering man can result in them doing bad. It says, “And Judas went to the chief priests and officers and discussed how he might betray Jesus.” There is calculation, plotting, scheming, and feet that are quick to do evil. Christ's enemies didn't even have to come to Judas to persuade him, it was easy for them. Those types of behaviors that harm others with evil intent will never honor God. Yet He still allowed it to happen and Jesus was a willing sacrifice because without the remission of sins, men can't be saved. (Hebrews 9:22) What kind of love we've been given! Luke 22:33-34 But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” Jesus answered, “I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.” I think Peter desired to not deny Christ, and thought he wouldn't do it. But, until you are actually in a situation you don't really know how you would handle it for sure. It's how you think you would handle it until that time has arrived. Even with the best intentions fear can get the best of any of us. Genesis 39:3-4 When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. While the Lord obviously blessed Joseph/was with him, God was also with Joseph when he was thrown into a pit/left for dead, sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused by Potipher's wife, and even imprisoned. I sometimes think people see favor as only those flourishing financially, health wise, etc., but often those that have bad circumstances can be the closest to God (like Job). I think suffering brings us closer to God because we realize our need for reliance upon Him, and I imagine it was that way for Joseph too. Also, praising God through the storms can show true faith and commitment to Him.

How to control the anger when you come to know that the person whom you trusted the most have betrayed you ? It's not just the one , so many .. Also how to overcome paranoidism after these bitter experiences ?