(1 John 4:11 KJV) Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
This is something that we really have to understand and get it, to the point where we can overlook the mistakes and error of others, just as God does for us.
As Jesus hung on the cross, in pain and agony, He still continued to love us and ask forgiveness for us, including those who were crucifying Him. (Luke 23:34 KJV) Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
As God’s children, we have to learn that if we have a hard time saying and doing the right things when we are suffering or feeling hurt, this is a good time to ask God to help us to have the strength and wisdom to continue to love, in spite of what we are feeling.
If we only love someone that is kind and generous to us, how hard is that? (Luke 6:32 NKJV) “But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
If we can love our enemy, now that’s what God’s talking about. You want to see some heads turn? When someone is trying to tear us apart or get us fired, or cause chaos in our life, wouldn’t it be something if we then said something nice to them? Maybe even gave them a gift or offered a helping hand to them?
His love for us is perfect and all that we need. Let us share it with others. Let’s make a difference!
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-377-5400
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