Love your enemies, all of them. Okay, one at a time. Start today.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Yes, this comes directly from Jesus our Lord in his Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:44). This is truly a hard saying, yet one which we know Jesus practiced. For instance, on the cross he asked God to forgive those responsible for his crucifixion. Forgiveness can be understood as an expression of love for those who have hurt you and whom you have categorized as an "enemy." What do you think? Is this too hard for you? If so, what do you make of Jesus' command?

Maybe the place to begin this difficult calling is in prayer....