Pastor Anita
But I say unto you, Love your
enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for
them which despitefully use you, and persecute you (Matthew 5:44).
From the verse above, it’s clear that there’ll always be those who might
hate us, persecute us, and despise us; but we’re only permitted to respond to
them in love. The actions or attitudes of such people should never provoke you
to compromise. Life is a script, and you’re the one in focus; you have to
choose to play your part—the love-part.
In your journey of faith, every one who relates with you is placed there
by God for your benefit; whether they’re helping you, or they’re against you,
doesn’t make any difference! It doesn’t stop God’s plan of promoting you. If
they are kind, loving, and helpful to you, appreciate them and praise God for
them; if they’re otherwise, love them all the same.
If someone accuses you falsely, for example, don’t get upset and try to
justify your innocence to the point of acting in a manner that’s unbecoming for
a Christian. Leave it to the Lord; He’s the righteous Judge, and will surely
vindicate you. Just keep loving; that’s your role in the script. You’re born of
God; His love has been shed abroad in your heart by the Holy Spirit who
lives in you (Romans 5:5). That means you have the capacity to love as He does.
He said, "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if
ye have love one to another" (John 13:35). What a way to tell us from the
rest of the world! Our love-walk is the primary proof that we love the Lord,
and have passed from death unto life. Our ability to still put up a loving
smile when others ride roughshod over us, pour invectives on us, or persecute
us, shows that indeed, we dwell in Him and are walking in the light, as He is
in the light.
Prayer
Dear Father, you’ve given me the ability to love
like you, and I’m so grateful! You’ve granted me understanding of the
extraordinary dimensions of your love; and that love radiates through me
profusely to others! Thank you for making me the dispenser of your goodness, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y: Luke 6:27-35
Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Ephesians 5:22-6:1-9, Isaiah
6-8
2 Year Reading Plan : John 2:1-11 1 Kings 5
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