If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?
Luke 6:32a NIV
I wonder if Jesus got an answer to this question!
You know as I do that it is easier to love some people than others. Some people quite frankly are just difficult to love. (No names necessary, but you know who I'm talking about.)
Jesus doesn't always call us to easy tasks, does He? We don't live under the same standards as the rest of the world, do we?
You and I, the children of God, are called to live a life of love. That requirement stretches far beyond the loveable. It reaches those that are down and out; those who smell funny; those outside of our social class; those of different colors; and yes, those who are not capable of returning our love.
Jesus calls us to love our enemies! As tough as that is, it is at the very heart of our Christian faith. After all, you and I were once in a similar predicament as those so hard to love. Think about it, we were separated from God. Our sin left us unattractive to God. There was nothing in any us of any value to a Holy God. We were outcast, down and out, without hope— enemies of God!
But, praise be to God, He loved us in spite of who we were! He reached down with the depth of His love and sent us a Savior! He restored us from our sin state and gave us access into His presence! He loved us with the cross!
Shouldn't you and I strive to love that way today?
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