Give your enemies LIFE!

Over the weekend, during my prayer and meditation time I came across this verse.  John 14:18-24 “If the world hates you, realize that it hated me before it hated you. If you had anything in common with the world, the world would love you as one of its own. But you don’t have anything in common with the world. I chose you from the world, and that’s why the world hates you. Remember what I told you: ‘A servant isn’t greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they did what I said, they will also do what you say. Indeed, they will do all this to you because you are committed to me, since they don’t know the one who sent me. If I hadn’t come and spoken to them, they wouldn’t have any sin. But now they have no excuse for their sin.  The person who hates me also hates my Father.  If I hadn’t done among them what no one else has done, they wouldn’t have any sin. But now they have seen and hated both me and my Father. In this way what is written in their Scriptures has come true: ‘They hate me for no reason.’  

I don't know about you, but these verses of scripture, opened my eyes to something.  Have you ever had someone seem to dislike or despise you for what seemed to be no reason.  You've even probably said to yourself, they are the devil.  After reading this verse it all makes sense to me now.  People seem to hate or dislike what they don't understand.  It's just a common reaction for the flesh.  That's why it is so important for you to share the word of God with people.  It is your christian duty to spread the Good News.  Share John 3:16 God loved the world this way: He gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.  Let people know that in God there is life and an abundance of it.

Most of us our first reaction to people who seem to show hatred toward us is to become selfish and cold-hearted.  Have you ever heard the saying, kill them with kindness?  It's so true!  The way to trample on the evil spirits in that person, is to remain the God-ordained person you are.  As a matter of fact, be even more kind, patient, and giving to this person.  Eventually, they will break.  You see it's very simple,  they see something in you that they want for themselves but, they aren't sure what it is or how to get it.  It's your job to help them both understand and get IT.

Jesus knew that this would happen.  Before He left to be with the father, He prayed to God.  In John 20:14-16 I have given them your message. But the world has hated them because they don’t belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. I’m not asking you to take them out of the world but to protect them from the evil one. They don’t belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. So you know what that means?  If he already knew, you are already prepared.  So don't do as the world says "shake the haters off".  Welcome the "haters", make them follow you to Jesus.

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank you today for showing us that we are no better than you.  If the world hated you, then because you are in us they will hate us to.  We thank you father for sending us a comforter and a guide.  Thank you Lord for the Holy Spirit who also dwells in us.  Father, help us to be patient with those that don't understand the joy we have.  Help us father to show them what makes us different.  When it seems overwhelming and to much for us to bear, God help us to fall to our knees and pray for the people that aim to harm us.  Your word says no weapon formed against us shall prosper so we are not afraid.  Father we just want you to soften their hearts so that we can witness to them.  Help us Lord to remain in you and not revert back to the world's way when it gets rough.  We know that vengeance belongs to you.  So we will do our part and leave the rest up to you.

In Jesus name, Amen

Allow me to leave you with this scripture. Psalms 91:7 A thousand may fall dead beside you, ten thousand all around you, but you will not be harmed.  So don't allow those who seek to harm you to rattle your spirit.  You are strong and mighty in the lord.

Have an awesome day and a SPECTACULAR WEEK!!!


Do not forget to show kindness to strangers, for by doing so some have shown kindness to angels without knowing it...Hebrews 13:2