“Lord, open my eyes to see your presence in
everyone—even those I disagree with. Shower them with your blessings today,
Father!”
Jesus’
teachings are not easy. The disciples accompanied Jesus and heard His teachings
numerous times, yet even in Jesus’ presence, they wanted to fight back against
those who didn’t treat them fairly. (Luke 9:51-56)
Jesus calls us to more than what is our human
nature. He urges us to fight not against those who do us wrong, but against what
separates us from each other: perceived differences, hatred, fear.
Luke’s
Gospel reminds me that just because people don’t meet our
expectations it doesn’t mean we should condemn them. God created all of us as
unique individuals who have unique roles to play in life. Maybe the people of
the Samaritan village were not to be the people holding a reception for Jesus;
another village was to take on that role. We can’t get discouraged when life
“appears to not go our way” - rather we need to stay in relationship with God and
again, trust that events happen for a reason.
We need to be people with
prayerful hope who do not incite fear but rather trust that God will lead us to
our destinations.
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