God Quote-Love for Enemies

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the LORD says in Matthew 5:43 to 45.

Jesus said, “You have heard that is was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.”

Many people will love those who love them. But to love our enemies is a step beyond ordinary love. We need God’s help for that. Jesus specifically says how we can love our enemies-by praying for them and doing good to them.

Love for enemies is a powerful testimony of God’s love living in us. The Bible tells us that He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. That’s the power of love.

Matthew 5:43 to 45-that’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com