Today’s Thought “Subtle Reminders” G. Ward

“Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:11-12

 

The new Christian misconstrues the actual message of Christ when they adopt worldly fables in peace without strife. There would be no need for peace if strife didn’t exist. Hurriedly moving beyond what perceivably is negative forgets “we were God's enemies” before our reconciliation (cf. Ro.6:16-18). I’m so glad Holy God is nothing like our nature. He pursues us with an un-relenting love. If HIS mercy lacked endurance for every generation (whereas ours more persists in conditional love), mankind wouldn’t exist (Ro.3:10, 23).

Running from individuals pervading negative unto you more than likely reveals unfaithful fortitude to pray and imitate the Savior (*cf. Lk.23:34).

Happy Monday!