DISPLAY

If you have more than one child in your family you can tell a story of conflict in your home between siblings.  Somebody hurt somebody - somebody said something to somebody - somebody touched somebody - somebody smashed somebody's LEGO thing ---- and when you sit down to iron all that out, whose job is it to measure out justice?

The parents', right?

Please say YES to that.

It's the parents' job - not the children's job.

It's the childrens' job to grow up, mature, trust, obey and follow.

That's you.  That's me.  We've been adopted by the Creator of the universe.  You don't have to take everything into your own hands to fix.  You don't have to fight for your reputation.  You don't have to make the world right.  You don't have to get even.

The Father takes care of all that.  That's His job.

Let go of anger - let go of fear - let go of comparison - let go of your good name.  Abandon yourself to your Father because He is in control.

'Your mission, should you choose to accept it, follower of Christ - is to display the Gospel.'

So -- God wants me to cherish my enemy?  Yes, He does.

Do you want to know why?  Because God is all about distinguishing His followers in a dark world.  Your life will never distinguish itself more than when you're praying for and loving your enemy.  You'll never be more like Jesus.

This is where Christianity begins the walk.  Every time you cherish your enemy you're letting your Father do what your Father does best.  As the child, you're growing up - you're maturing - you're following - you're trusting and obeying - and you're putting the God-shaped Gospel on display.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, follower of Christ -- is to display the Gospel.

Display the Gospel.
Display the Gospel.
Display the Gospel.

And be blessed.