Speaking of Enemies

Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please the Lord, even his enemies will be at peace with him.

How can we be sure that our ways please the Lord in regards to our enemies?
Jesus teaches us to love our enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who despitefully use you. (Luke 6:27-28)

At first praying for my enemies was difficult. It went against my nature. But still I persist, and as I do I find my own heart changing and softening. I am finding peace in my heart and peace with my enemies, just as He said He would do.

Love in Action

Jesus laid down His life voluntarily.

He was not forced to do it.

He did it because He loves His sheep and He knows each one of us by name; individually.

Like Jesus we are not forced to deny ourselves and take up our cross.
We do it out of love and devotion to Him.

Love is not a noun it is a verb and it always finds a way to express itself!

Based on John chapter 10

Spiritual Appetite and Spiritual Growth

As new believers we should desire the "milk of the word", and as we grow we should be adding to our ability to digest solid food, and finally meat. *


We will make mistakes. Proverbs 24:16
The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.

Our growth should be evident.  I Corinthians 13:11 NLT When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things.


*References Hebrews 5:12-14