Day 337 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: Daniel 1,2; 1 John 2)
BLIND HATE
“Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.” (1 John 2:10-11 ESV)
Activity contrary to John’s clear intent in these verses is rampant in this hate-filled world of ours. We see this in our homes. We see this on the job. We see this in our families. Unfortunately, we see hatred being fueled by many who should know much better.
If you were to ask people if they would rather abide in the light instead of stumbling around in the darkness, a good number would choose the light. However the One who does the choosing is not us, it is Jesus. And since He has chosen to make us His own by showering us with His soul-cleansing love, how can we not share His love with others? Yet too many choose to live their lives in the blindness of hate.
So, what is the answer to blind hate? The answer is the love of Christ Jesus, the Lord of all!
Heavenly Father, thank You for delivering us from blind hate by means of the hate-conquering love of Jesus. As He has showered His love upon me, may I learn to love others - in His name. Please grant Your peace all places on this earth where hatred is destroying relationships among people. In Jesus’ loving name. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
Daily Bible Reading Chart covering the entire Bible in one year.
http://www.wholesomewords.org/family/bibleread/truth.pdf
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