Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. — Matthew 5:43

We often talk about the benefits of being God’s child, like being forgiven, saved, going to heaven with God, getting the Holy Spirit, and winning in the end when Christ comes back. But one of the best things about being human is being able to treat people who don’t like or hate us in a way that shows how God would treat them. Anyone can return hate for hate, but only a child of God can return blessings and prayers for his or her enemies.

 

Thought

We often talk about the benefits of being God’s child, like being forgiven, saved, going to heaven with God, getting the Holy Spirit, and winning in the end when Christ comes back. But one of the best things about being human is being able to treat people who don’t like or hate us in a way that shows how God would treat them. Anyone can return hate for hate, but only a child of God can return blessings and prayers for his or her enemies.

 

Prayer

Father, I appreciate your love for me even when I was at odds with you. I appreciate you giving me the option to accept or reject your love by putting your Son’s life in danger. Please pour your love into my heart as you promised so that I can love everyone as you have loved me, even my enemies. In Jesus’s precious name I pray. Amen.