Impossible People
BY THIS SHALL ALL MEN KNOW YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES
This weeks tip for Christian living from Jonathon Cahn was loving impossible people. I have paraphrased it here:
Quote: I know of ministers who think, “I could have a thriving ministry… if only I didn’t have to deal with people.” Similarly, you might be thinking, “I want to be loving, forgiving, and patient, but it’s impossible with the people around me.” It would be much easier to be godly without the challenges of dealing with others. But how can you show love if there’s no one to love, or offer forgiveness if there’s no one to forgive? You can only forgive those who have wronged you, and you can only practice patience with people who test it.
People come with their flaws, but that’s not the main issue. After God, people are the focus, and your responsibility is to love them. Commit to loving the difficult people in your life, because you can’t succeed in your faith, ministry, or calling without them. Today’s Mission — Today, set your heart on loving those difficult people that God has placed in your life, and loving the rest more than you have. Unquote
By this shall all men know that ye are my (Jesus) disciples, if ye have love one to another. (John 13:35) I sometimes wonder if God smiles at our antics in getting along with each other. Possibly not when we consider the importance to…
