Today in the Word

I was once studying the Gospel of Matthew with a Chinese student. When we came to Jesus’ command on how Christians are to love, he told me he didn’t understand it. I checked his vocabulary and reading comprehension, which seemed fine. I asked him to summarize the passage, which he did accurately. “What’s the problem?” I asked.

“It’s impossible!” he exclaimed. “No one can love their enemies!”

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Father, the shocking command to love our enemies is impossible without Your Spirit. Please fill us with this impossible love for the difficult people in our lives.

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Lord Jesus, You have shown us extravagant, unreasonable love through Your death on the cross. “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8). Show us who we can love generously!

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God of truth, who is like You? You are trustworthy in all Your promises. Thank You that we can always look to You with our questions, for “every word of God is flawless” (Prov. 30:5).

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Loving Father, the words of Jesus remind us how important it is that we prioritize You in our relationships. As we remain faithful to those we love, we thank You for always being faithful to us.

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Give us wisdom, Jesus, to know what habits or actions are ruining our lives. Help us take the “way out” that You provide from every temptation (1 Cor. 10:13). We fix our eyes on You!

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Holy Lord, Your will is that we love one another in all things. Conflict easily takes over when we feel unjustly wronged. We invite You to be Lord over our emotions, so we will honor You.

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