Love and Hate

Matthew 5:43-45

[Jesus said,] “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.”

We often talk about the privileges of being a child of God – forgiveness, salvation, a future in heaven with Our Heavenly Father, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and ultimate victory when Christ comes. One of the greatest privileges we get, however, is the opportunity to act toward those who dislike and hate us in a way that reflects the character of God Himself. Anyone can return hate for hate, but it takes a child of God to return a blessing and a prayer for their enemies.

Prayer!

Father! thank You for loving me when I was still an enemy to You. Thank You for risking the death of Your Only Begotten Son to offer me the chance to accept or reject Your love. As You have promised, please pour Your love into my heart so I may love even my enemies as You have loved me. Through Jesus Christ , The Gift of Your love to mankind, I pray. Amen!

May God Bless Nigeria, America And Israel And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!