Faith Believers,
Jesus had enemies…and they crucified Him.
Yet, as we know, He had the ultimate victory in the end.
Because GOD loved the world so much that He sent Jesus to die, His Son did not leave the earth without praying for those who were responsible for His death. Jesus told us to love and pray for our enemies; and He demonstrated the ultimate gift of love while hanging on the cross: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing - Luke 23:34.
Jesus prayed for His enemies…how can we not do the same?
Jesus had enemies…and they crucified Him.
Yet, as we know, He had the ultimate victory in the end.
Because GOD loved the world so much that He sent Jesus to die, His Son did not leave the earth without praying for those who were responsible for His death. Jesus told us to love and pray for our enemies; and He demonstrated the ultimate gift of love while hanging on the cross: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing - Luke 23:34.
Jesus prayed for His enemies…how can we not do the same?
One of the most amazing commands of Christ is to love our enemies.
In our flesh, we naturally want to retaliate or fight back
when we are treated unkindly or persecuted.
Jesus preached forgiveness and mercy: Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful - Luke 6:36. His lifestyle demonstrated grace, that ours might also. He took this command one step further, Pray for those who persecute you - Matthew 5:44.
Because of GOD’s mercy, we were saved.
We must extend His mercy to those who are still
enemies of GOD so that they will also receive
what we have been given.
In our flesh, we naturally want to retaliate or fight back
when we are treated unkindly or persecuted.
Jesus preached forgiveness and mercy: Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful - Luke 6:36. His lifestyle demonstrated grace, that ours might also. He took this command one step further, Pray for those who persecute you - Matthew 5:44.
Because of GOD’s mercy, we were saved.
We must extend His mercy to those who are still
enemies of GOD so that they will also receive
what we have been given.
~ Prayer ~
Merciful GOD,
How blessed it is to walk with a kingdom mindset…
to see those who mistreat me as people whom
You love and care about, even though they have
caused me great pain.
Give me a gentle spirit, a spirit that is willing to minister
to those who misuse me and speak ill of me.
Allow me the grace to bless them and pray for them,
so that You will receive honor, glory and praise!
Amen
to see those who mistreat me as people whom
You love and care about, even though they have
caused me great pain.
Give me a gentle spirit, a spirit that is willing to minister
to those who misuse me and speak ill of me.
Allow me the grace to bless them and pray for them,
so that You will receive honor, glory and praise!
Amen
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