Welcome to day 6 of 2023 Blogmas. Thank you for staying, liking and sharing.
Remember that our theme for this edition is Essence of Christmas and we are studying from the book of Luke – a chapter, a day.
Today, let’s hear directly from the birthday boy, our Lord Jesus Christ from vs 20-38 (HCSB)
The Good.
You who are poor are blessed, because the kingdom of God is yours.
You who are now hungry are blessed, because you will be filled.
You who now weep are blessed, because you will laugh.
You are blessed when people hate you, when they exclude you, insult you, and slander your name as evil because of the Son of Man. “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! Take note — your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets.
I hope during this we do what will bless us?
The Bad.
But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your comfort.
Woe to you who are now full, for you will be hungry.
Woe to you who are now laughing, for you will mourn and weep.
Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the false prophets.
I hope we won’t be greedy, selfish and unsympathetic this season?
The Command.
Love your enemies.
Do what is good to those who hate you.
Bless those who curse you.
Pray for those who mistreat you.
If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also.
If anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either.
Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back.
Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them.
Do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return.
Do not judge, and you will not be judged.
Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.
Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Give, and it will be given to you.
Be merciful.
Why all these commands? Jesus said, ‘Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is gracious to the ungrateful and evil… just as your Father also is merciful.
May God engraced us to do the good, obey the commands and avoid the bad during and after this period in Jesus name. Amen.
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