Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
Jesús era el ejemplo perfecto de este mandamiento tanto en la vida como en la muerte. El amor tiene mucho poder para redimir, incluso puede cambiar las vidas. Mientras no todos responden a Él, muchos sí. Amar a nuestros enemigos y hacer el bien no es fácil. El Espíritu de Dios puede llenarnos del amor de Jesús y ayudarnos a vivir vidas poderosas de gracia aún en la presencia de los que nos odian.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Jesus was the perfect example of this command in his life and death (Luke 23:24). Love that leads us to forgive has redemptive, life-changing power. While not everyone responds to such grace, many do. While being kind in our deeds and loving in our hearts to our enemies is not easy, God's Spirit can fill us with Jesus' love and help us live powerful lives of grace even in the presence of those who hate us (Romans 5:5). As we do, the Spirit transforms us to become more like Jesus and less and less like our old self-protective selves (2 Corinthians 3:18). As the history of Christianity shows, this miracle of this kind of love can change the lives of those who consider us enemies and bring them to God.
Mi oración
Amado Dios, confieso que tengo problemas con algunas personas. Parecen decididas a criticar, empequeñecerme y derrotarme. Te pido que me des el carácter para resistir sus ataques. Ayúdame a responder ante sus acciones de una manera santa y redentora. En el nombre redentor y poderoso de Jesús, Amén.
My Prayer...
Dear God, I confess that I have trouble with a few people in my life. They seem determined to criticize, undermine, belittle, defeat, and destroy me. Please give me the love to resist their attacks. Please empower me to respond to their actions in ways that are redemptive, righteous, and loving. Do this seemingly impossible work in my heart so that my obedience to Jesus' command can lead others to my Savior's grace. In the redeeming and mighty name of Jesus, I ask the Holy Spirit to help fill me with your love and demonstrate this grace to others. Amen.
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