Our Lord Jesus Christ is the beloved Son of God (John 3:16). He is God's expression of love to the world. When he was in the world Jesus was the Master of love. He taught people the importance of love and even how they must love. He loved the world so much that he laid down his life for his friends. This is the greatest expression of love (John 15:13). As he was dying on the cross he prayed for his executioners, saying, "Father, forgive them for they do not know not what they are doing." (Luke 23:34).
In the gospel of Matthew 5:43-48 our Lord Jesus Christ taught his disciples the essence of love. 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers and sisters,[a] what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
Love is not limited. Love is for all and for real. If we must be like Christ then we must be ready to love not just our friends and well wishers but also our enemies. As you do so God will richly bless you in Jesus name - Amen!
Amen..... More grace on you Padre!!!
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