Challenges to God-Life
"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Matthew 5:44
Forgiveness, reconciliation, and care for God's people are consistent Lenten themes. This week has been a journey in repentance, with the promise of God's presence with us at every moment. Today, Jesus asks us to live while loving our enemies and persecutors, to be children of God who show no partiality.
Jesus' words are strong, as he challenges us to live in the Spirit; to move beyond the requirements of law and our natural inclinations. His words confront us: Doesn't the sun rise on both evil and the good? What's so magnanimous about loving those who love you? Greeting those who greet you? Jesus drives the truth of our actions home to us in no uncertain terms.
Today I will respond to Jesus' words. Whatever I do will be the key to my life in God.
Readings: Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Psalm 119; Matthew 5:43-48
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