To your enemy, forgiveness; To an opponent, tolerance; To a friend, your heart; To all, charity; To every child, a good example.
Oren Arnold
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…. Of the increase of his government and of peace, there will be no end. “ Is.9.6-7
When Christ rules in the heart of His followers, His government is expressed in the world of men. As more people invite Christ into their lives, His government increases one person at a time. And, as His followers keep His commands to love, the world is being conquered with Him not with swords and violence but with the forgiveness of God and kindness. First century Christians suffered greatly sharing God’s forgiveness in Christ even forgiving the enemies that were slaughtering them. The nation of Rome is gone but the nation of Christ increases around the world. From the soil stained red by the blood of martyrs, the vine of Christ is spreading from nation to nation, increasing His government and His peace by bringing peace into hearts of those conquered by His love. Lord Jesus, make me an instrument of your peace. 12/5/2008 ts
Just me trying to be honest with God.
