People
can read a lot into the current events with the crisis in Syria and Egypt, the
weather wreaking historic havoc on parts of our country. Is the end near? Our
ancestors probably wondered the same thing and yet they have moved on to heaven
without any sign of the end times. The bible is clear we will not be able to
predict when Jesus will come again. We need only focus on Jesus within our
hearts and not worry that we are approaching the end times. Our concern is not
our future for that is secure, eternal life in heaven. But we should practice
focusing on our present and how we can best love one another. Loving our
enemies is by far the hardest but the bible doesn’t say we have to like what
people do just that we love them as a creation of God. Our focus needs to be on
perfecting our love.
Matthew 5:43-48 You have heard it was said, ‘Love
your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray
for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He
causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the
righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will
you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your
brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be
perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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