“Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets. But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke 6:26-28
The words of Jesus tell us to ‘love your enemies’ and that is not an easy thing to do…as those enemies are un-love-able. As sinful Christians, here in North America and also in Haiti, we will ultimately make a few enemies; just because we are ‘perfect’ and they are not. Somebody is going to hold a grudge against you or blame you for bringing problems upon their physical, mental, emotional or financial well-being.
Although it will not be our plan of action; simply believing the truth and doing what is right will cause us to lose many of our earthly friends or acquaintances. Suffice to say and never forget that there is a Friend in heaven who will reveal Himself to us one day as He gave His life on the cross of Calvary for you, me and that ‘enemy’ if they too believe in Him.
This young child has a few enemies in Haiti; the local vodou priest; and they are afraid of him and also the violent gangs who are not afraid of him. The vodou priest wants them to believe in the lies of satan and may even want to take their lives so he can use their body parts in his sacrifices to the spirits of the evil world. The gang members want to either recruit him or hold him for ransom. Just as Christ instructs us to pray for our enemies, He teaches this child to pray for the vodou priest and the gang member. Christ came to earth to seek and save the lost because this entire world, friend and foe, needs a Savior. Thank you for helping to prepare these children attending Christian schools to finish well in their lives; may their witness bring many more into the Kingdom. Now, may God go before you to guide you...may His hands be beneath you to support you, around you to protect you and above you to bless you. And may the blessings of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you today and every moment along your journey until you reach Paradise. Amen.
May God be with you,
Jay