Showing Everyone Unconditional Love (7.4.15)

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. - Luke 5:44-45

Faith Believers,

Jesus want us to not only love, but to love unconditionally.

To care for, and show kindness, to people we like and dislike.  

Those who love us back, and those who treat us unfairly or cruelly.  

The same passage in Luke goes on to say “If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?  And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others?  Do not even pagans do that?”  By contrast, GOD lets everyone enjoy the warmth of His sun, that life-giving, life-enabling source of energy and joy. 

It may not seem fair, but that’s how GOD works.

Do you ever find yourself withholding love or rewards from people
because you don’t like them? 

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to show kindness
to people who are your enemies?

GOD said to love your enemies and do good to those
that hate you and despise you. 

He will repay evil, said the Lord.

            - Marilyn

Dear GOD, 

I can learn so much from Jesus’ teaching
that You warm the backs of evil people and good folks alike.

Help me love everyone too,
even my enemies.
Amen