The God revealed in Jesus of Nazareth does not ask us to do anything He has not already done. There is no sacrifice you make that He has not made. He who said, “Take up your cross” already took up His. He went the second mile. He turned the other cheek. He loved His enemies. He forgave those who mistreated Him. How about the Golden Rule? “As you would that others do unto you, do also to them.” Well, He does that too! He does not force Himself on us. That is contrary to His nature of love. He gives us space and time. He is the Gentleman who always gives us respect and love. The Holy Trinity lives in a community of self-giving love. The way God, as Trinity, behaves with God is the way we are to behave with each other.
October 20, 2018|Categories: Christ, Devotionals, Forgiveness, Love, Trinity|Tags: Gentleman, God Models His Own Commands, Golden Rule, Jesus of Nazareth, Second Mile|
About the Author: H. Lamar Smith
Native of Alabama. Graduated from Valley High School, Valley, AL. Graduate of Trevecca Nazarene College, 1966. Graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University, M.A. 1992. Pastored churches in Tennessee, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Alabama.