TODAY'S RHEMA 1 Thessalonians 5:13b And be at peace among yourselves
General Robert E. Lee was questioned by President of Confederation, Jefferson Davis, about one of the officials. Lee responds to all the questions with positive answers. One of the officials who attend the meeting was amazed by Lee's answers. He said, "General, don't you know that the person whom they question to you is an enemy? He always says bad things about you." General Lee answered, "I knew it. But, the President asked for my opinions about him, not the other way around. I think I never have any problems with him. If he has problems with me, it is not my problem, isn't it?"
General Lee didn't easily get involved in problems. He could honestly give his opinions about others, no tendency, and no grudge. In other words, he chose to love above all else. His character brought Lee to the next level. He became a right-hand man for the President of Confederation.
Love God and love people with passion is God's vision for our church. If your heart is full of God's love, you will be able to love God as equally as you love people. When you love the people around you, you will be free from hatred. Even when people hurt you, you will still love them. God is fond of with a love-filled heart. He will bring your faith from the next level to the next level. He will work His way through you as long as you don't hold any grudge or hatred. You will be freed from any conflicts. Your life will change, be fruitful, and be a blessing for many people. Amen. REFLECTION Saudara Terkasih, You must be free from conflicts. Conflict is one of the big obstacles for spiritual growth. APPLICATIONS 1. Observe your life, is there any conflict that hinders you from having spiritual growth? 2. Why can conflict be a big obstacle for your spiritual growth? 3. How do you remove that obstacle from your spiritual growth? TODAY'S PRAYER "Father, forgive me for I keep having conflicts in my life. I thank You, Lord, for reminding me that the effect of conflicts can damage my life. Teach me how to have real freedom from You. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen."
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