A HEART FOR THE ENEMY – Consider the Christ
Where did Jesus announce, for the first time, that He is the Messiah? Take a deep breath… In enemy territory, to a single woman of reputation. The greatest announcement in human history is “wasted” on a Samaritan prostitute. Press the pause button there for a moment and consider the presence of Christ in Gaza, Beirut and even Tehran. A woman of reputation from a culture group viewed by Jews as half-breeds, is the first person to whom Jesus openly reveals himself as the Messiah. Think about that.
ANGUISH: Having eyes to cry with
Do you have eyes that cry for the people of Turkey and the people of Syria?
TENDER-HEARTEDNESS: the virtue and the mirror of faith
Tender-heartedness is probably the one virtue that will best reveal the God that we serve.