Have you ever wondered why there are people who are able to face every situation that may come their way with a more positive attitude than you or I? In reading the scriptures recently I came across a verse that just stood out for me. Paul had written a letter to the people of Galatia. Paul was reminding them of their responsibility as a believer to always take the opportunity to treat all men in a righteous way... 'as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men...' I believe that he wanted to remind us that in our daily living as followers of Christ that we are to respect the needs of those around us. We are to strive to do good to them in all kinds of circumstances. Now you and I both know that this is easier said than done in most cases. But may I remind you as I remind myself, that if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ as we say we do, then we need to allow His Holy Spirit to place that love in us, so that we can love others 'as we love ourselves'. Paul also reminds us to especially show that same kind of love to our follow believers....'and especially to those who are of the household of faith...' Again we know that this is also not as easy as it sounds. I am reminded that God loved me so much that He was willing to send His only Son, Jesus Christ to die for me, because of that unconditional love, then how can I do any less than love my brothers and sisters in Christ and even more so should I love those who are not of the faith. "Heavenly Father, again You remind me of how much You love me, help me to show that love to those around me every day". Amen
God bless everyone this day and remember spread the love of Jesus around...mjrdad <><
6:10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. |
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