Jesus Prayed for His Enemies (9.3.22)

Faith Believers,
Jesus had enemies…and they crucified Him.

Yet, as we know, He Had the ultimate victory in the end. But because GOD loved the world so much; that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die.  And Jesus did not leave the earth without praying for those who were responsible for His Death.

Jesus, who told us to love and pray for our enemies, demonstrated the ultimate gift of love while hanging on the cross. Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing - Luke 23:34a.

Jesus prayed for His enemies…how can we do less?

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. Christ's lifestyle demonstrated grace, that ours might also as well. Jesus took His Command to us, one step further, adding another level of difficulty: Pray for those who persecute you -  Matthew 5:44b.

Jude also spoke about the importance of mercy: Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them… - Jude 1:22.

Because of GOD’s Mercy, we were saved. We must extend Our Father's Mercy to those who are still enemies of GOD, so that they might also receive, what we have been given.

 ~ Marilyn Chaney

~ Prayer ~
Merciful Father, 

How blessed it is to walk with a Kingdom mindset…to see those who mistreated me, as people that You Love and You Care about; even though they have caused deep pain and wounds.

Give me a gentle spirit.  A spirit that is pleased to minister to those who seek to damage me or speak ill of me.

Allow me the grace to bless them, and to pray for them; so that You Will receive all honor, all glory and all praise!

In the Mighty Name of Your Son, Jesus, I pray,
Yes & Amen