Give To The
One Who Asks You
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for
tooth.’” But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on
the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue
you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to
go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not
turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate
your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute
you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to
rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the
unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not
even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what
are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect,
therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Matthew 5:38-48
Sometimes following Jesus is a real challenge. We feel like we
are upside down. We lose our job, our family, have fights, and are sorely
tested. But then the calm comes from praying to God, and just letting Him take
over. Slowly our ways will change.
We can be like a piece of toast with jelly and butter which
falls onto the floor face down. But Jesus comes along, turns us over and cleans
us off. We can do the same for others as a way to witness our faith in Jesus.
What may seem upside down to us is right
side up to God.
Our Daily Bread –