So Jesus
doesn’t say it is up to your brother…friend or neighbor…to make peace with you.
You take the first step and be reconciled—make things right in your relationship—with
them. Humbling experience. Put things right with others. It doesn’t matter who
is right or wrong—maybe you are both at fault a little. What matters is that
you mend the relationship. I’ve always liked that passage that Paul wrote to
the followers at Philippi. Do nothing
from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another
as more important than yourselves….Philippians 2:3. If we put others’
needs, concerns and welfare before our own (selfish)
desires then life just gets a little better somehow. Working things out with
someone or at least looking at things with a different perspective casts an
inner glow—gives joy—takes away the bitter taste. I just had to have a talk
recently with God…to make peace with Him. I feel better for it. No point in
being mad at someone…even God. How do you it feel when you make peace with
someone?
RSVP: Jesus is advising you to make peace with someone…to
reestablish a good relationship with a brother, friend, neighbor or even God.
How will you respond to Him today?
Prayer ~ Dear God, restore to me the joy of Your
salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit. Psalms 51:12. I want peace in
my heart and life…and peace within the relationships in my family, my friends,
and neighbors, and with You. Thank you, Jesus, for Your love and guidance in my
life.
©
2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
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