Today 8-4-2023

Romans 12:14 NASB "Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse."It's probably one of the hardest things to do! Today's verse may seem like an oxymoron but the reality is that is exactly what Jesus did! If we really read today's verse, really read it, we may just find it hard to live out. For years I didn't like people cutting me off on the highway. Whenever they did, I always wanted to try and get back in front of them and for what reason... there wasn't a good reason. Not until I learned that some people are speeding past me for a good reason like their child was in an accident and taken to the hospital, or a dying parent, etc.. And really, is speeding past me even persecuting me?! When we say we are followers of Christ, our actions need, dare say must be like His. From the Cross He said "Father forgive them for they know not what they do!" We should too! peace, tom