"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." - Luke 6:27
Who ever said that being an authentic disciple of Christ was 'easy'?
Jesus challenged those 'who hear', then and now, to do things that fly directly into the flightpath of our fallen flesh-focused nature.
Why?
Because He knew that to truly be His meant to imitate all that He taught and personally modeled throughout His earthly ministry - even on the Cross. Because He knew that grace is the anti-venom that destroys the bitter root of resentment we all tend to grow and feed. Because He knew that it would be amazingly difficult to hate people we pray for continuously. Because He knew some commands were so contrary to our flesh that it would require His direct help and intervention by the Spirit in order to succeed - leaving Him with all the glory.
Just a reminder, that being an authentic disciple of Jesus Christ isn't about easy - its about obedience! Easy allegiance is no allegiance at all.
Join us this Sunday to take 'The Right Step' - 9 & 11AM.
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