Luke is writing about some pretty powerful teachings from Jesus about how we should interact with one another. In essence Jesus says:

“I want you to love like God and in case you aren’t sure what that looks like, I want you to find your enemies and do good to them and for them - be kind and give of your possessions and meet their needs without asking for anything back in return - your needs are taken care of and you want be wanting. Listen, God was kind to a wicked and ungrateful people, He was kind to them, gave to them, loved them when when they were not even looking in his direction…and in case you aren’t sure to whom I am referring - it’s you!”

This idea of “loving your enemy” by showing kindness and giving of your own possessions to meet their needs seems just doesn’t feel right BUT God did it and requires the same from us. He’s not asking to do anything that He hasn’t done and - truth be told - the distance between me and God isn’t even comparable to the distance between me and my enemies. It may feel like that distance is just too great but let’s face it…my enemies and me are the same!

The other aspect of this that I think is amazing is that WE NEED MERCY…why would God do something for us if we weren’t in need, if it wasn’t in our best interest, if it was something that was essential for us? Now flip that around…our enemies are in need of mercy as well - it is ESSENTIAL to their wellbeing.

So who is my enemy? How can I show them kindness?

What will the net net benefit of this interaction be?

Something to consider…

Hey, today, I want you to show mercy - in the same way that God showed you mercy in your time of need!