Character Building Love
But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.
- Matthew 5:44
Never forget that while you were yet a sinner, Christ died for you (Romans 5:8). It is easy to get caught up in the cares of the world, forgetting how much our heavenly Father loves us.
Rejoice today in a love so deep and sure that death could not extinguish it. His love stretches from time eternal and reaches out to you with grace and mercy. That same love has been shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit.
God wants us to not only recognize our responsibility to operate in all the gifts of the Spirit, but He also expects us to validate those gifts by a lifestyle that glorifies His name. That means loving our brother when our brother is unlovable.
Is there someone unlovable in your life? Think about that person today. Ask God to bless and touch that person. Ask the Spirit to reveal to you a way to show His love to that unlovely person today. Determine to reach out today with the love of Jesus.
Jesus, give me love for the unlovely people in my life. Teach me how to love them with Your unconditional love. Amen.
Further Reading
- Matthew 5:44
- Romans 5:8
- John 12:28
