S--- Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.
O---This whole passage discusses how we should treat other people..."Love your enemies" and "bless those who curse you" and "be merciful." It is no accident that it is the first account (at least in Luke) where Christ addresses his newly-appointed "Twelve." Jesus makes sure that his followers understand that they are to act differently than expected.
(Meditation)...God, what are you saying to me??? I'm definitely avoiding verses 41 and 42 right now...and there's probably a reason for that.
A--- God is telling me something. He wants me to be merciful to a particular someone. I don't want to be merciful. I want to be honest and blunt and point my finger. I guess that's why Jesus also includes verses 41-42...because I'm always quick to point the finger. I need to let go of some things. So does this mean I don't get to speak up? Does this mean I have to be quiet about the way I feel I've been wronged?
I don't have those answers yet. But I'm guessing that, if at all, I shouldn't speak up until I've dealt with myself.
P--- Lord, help me to be merciful. And help me to know how to handle this situation. And, most of all, change my heart so that I can see things through your eyes.
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