I had a grandfather that intensely loved Jesus. He oozed of Jesus. He helped a friend sell tools at the flea market on Saturdays. He could turn a conversation about a hammer into an invitation to come to Jesus as quick and smooth as anyone I have ever been around. I was only 10 when he died. I remember few of our conversations. However, I am fully aware and shadowed by his influence, impression, and my sweet remembrance.
One thing I do remember him saying, or remember my grandmother quoting him, was 'kill'em with kindness.' That was how he described what we are to do to our enemies. In other words, love on them. Show them Jesus when they are giving you the devil. Proverbs 25:21-22 is a passage he would reference- If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
22 for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you. (www.lifejournal.cc)
As I read that this morning, I thought of my Papa. He has been in heaven for over 30 years but his love for Jesus is still influential. We need to have a love for Jesus so intense...so intense that we can love our neighbors, acquaintances, and enemies, even when they are hateful to us.
Love the Lord today with all that you are and love others as much as you love yourself.
Have a great Sunday of Worship!
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