February 2011

“…love your enemies … .” (Matthew 5:44)

Friday, February 25, 2011
Lord, I realize that these words were said as part of your Sermon on the Mount. You were never more prophetic. But in all humility, here is my very tentative suggestion: It is not really as hard to love my enemies and persecutors, as it is to love those I love. …

“…but in him it is always ‘Yes.’ ” (2 Corinthians 1:19)

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Your Apostle Paul was telling us that we tend to speak in such a way as to say, “Yes and no,” at the same time. I suppose this means that we say things like, “Yes, I love you, but no, I cannot give you time right now.” But you are the Heavenly Father who never talks like that. You just say, “Yes.”…

“…for it was not the season for figs.” (Mark 11:13)

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Lord Jesus, you cursed a fig tree for not having any fruit, even though it was not the season for figs. You apparently have unreasonable expectations of fruit trees. But it’s the metaphor that worries me. Am I supposed to be fruitful all of the time? Must there always be something in my life to offer to others? …

“Whoever is not against us is for us.” (Mark 9:40)

Monday, February 7, 2011
You had just chastised your disciples for being upset that someone who wasn’t a disciple was casting out demons. Your understanding of who is contributing to your mission has always been wider than ours. …

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