Being Cornered
Renungan Harian / 11 August 2013
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2762Luke 6:28
Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you
Bible Reading for A Year:[bible]Psalm42[/bible];[bible]itimo6[/bible];[bible]isaia37-38[/bible]
On Sunday morning, D.L Moody went into a house in Chicago, United States, to take the children to Sunday school. During his visit, three people led him into a corner and threatened him, "Wait a minute," said Moody. "Give me a chance to pray first, ok?" Those men then allowed him to ask God's help, and Moody prayed for them seriously so they eventually left that place.
If I were Moody, I would probably shout for help or escape through the back door. I'm not sure that I will obey what Lord Jesus taught to His disciples: "Pray for the people of evil against you" (Luke 6:28 NIV).
Pray for those who treat us badly is one way to "[do] something good to those who hate [us]" ([bible]0luke6:27[/bible]). Jesus explains that a Christian is not meritorious if they only do something good to those who are kind to him. He said, "People are sinners do so" ([bible]0luke6:33[/bible]). But, blessing those who persecute us ([bible] roman12:14[/bible]) will make us different from them and make us like God the Most High, for He is good to a wicked man ([bible]0luke6:35[/bible]).
Today, if you feel "cornered" by someone, find a safe path for yourself if the situation is urgent, and follow the teaching of Jesus: Pray for that person ([bible]0luke23:24[/bible]). Prayer is your best defense - JBS
Repay kindness with kindness is natural, repay evil with kindness is noble.
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Apakah Anda rindu menerima Yesus sebagai Tuhan dan Juruslamat pribadi dalam hidup Anda?
Ikuti doa ini sekarang:
“Tuhan, saya mengakui bahwa saya orang berdosa. Saya membutuhkan Engkau. Saya percaya bahwa darahMu sanggup menghapuskan segala dosa dan kesalahanku. Saat ini, saya mengundang Engkau, Yesus Kristus, masuk dalam hati dan hidupku menjadi Tuhan dan Juruslamatku. Saya menyerahkan hidupku bagiMu dan melayaniMu.
Dalam nama Yesus aku berdoa. Amin”
