But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Luke 6: 35-36 [NIV]
As disciples, we are called to some tough challenges. How can you love your enemies? Why should you go the extra mile for people you don’t like or respect? If we are to follow the example of Christ, we have no option but to move outside of our comfort zone in this respect. It is only by doing this that we set ourselves apart as different from the world.
When was the last time you committed a Random Act of Kindness to someone you know or even to a stranger? Being kind to our friends is a good thing, but we are also to be kind to strangers and even enemies. Perhaps you can do something today to change the situation for one person – preferably someone you don’t already know or love.
Lord, help me to show the love you have for us to someone I don’t already know or love today. Guide me and direct me to do good, in Jesus name, Amen.
Dave MacLellan
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