A Glimpse of God….

Every time I read Jesus’ words, deeper meaning floods my knowledge of Him. Here in Luke chapter 6, it talks about loving your enemy. People can give all kinds of interpretations, ranging from trying to do the impossible (which is valid) to earning “brownie points” with God. Today, what came to me about this passage is this: when we extend grace to a stranger or enemy, we give them a glimpse of God. God allows rain to fall on the good and the bad. He allows good things to happen to bad (so to speak) people. He allows the tares to grow along side the wheat. When we show people whom we are not like, or people whom we don’t necessarily like, we show them that God is real. They question the point behind this “act of kindness”. They ask themselves “why on earth would this enemy do good to me”? “Why would someone extend grace to someone who is mistreating them”? The simple answer is because that’s how God treats all of us. By loving your enemy, you give people a clearer picture of Who God is. And hopefully, some of them will want to pursue knowing Him. Love your neighbor, and your enemy as well. It’s all about your heart being aligned with the Lord’s.

27 “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you.28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also.30 Give to anyone who asks; and when things are taken away from you, don’t try to get them back.31 Do to others as you would like them to do to you.32 “If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them!33 And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much!34 And if you lend money only to those who can repay you, why should you get credit? Even sinners will lend to other sinners for a full return.35 “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for He is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.36 You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate. Luke 6:27-36