Jesus calls us sons of God. That’s an incredible title, coming from THE Son of God. But He gives us tasks: if you obey His words, you will be sons of God. Do you see how amazing that is? You won’t be just ordinary. You will be sons of God. Think of what comes with sonship—an inheritance. If you are sons of God, you are heirs to God’s kingdom. But can you do the things Jesus calls sons to do?
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the SONS OF GOD” Matthew 5:9.
Can you apologize? Can you humble yourself and make things right? And can you humble yourself and apologize to an enemy? Jesus will ask that of you one day. He cares about the way you treat even your enemies.
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be SONS OF YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN” Matthew 5:45.
Do you love your enemies? Do you sincerely ask God to bless your enemies, to meet their needs, and call them to salvation? Do you care deeply about them? Do you want them to go to Heaven? Tell God you are willing to love your enemies. Ask for His help. But there is more.
“Love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great and you will be SONS OF THE MOST HIGH” Luke 6:35.
Can you love your enemies enough to loan them money, knowing they may never return it? Then you will be a son of the Most High God. And sonship means heirship. You will be a fellow-heir to a kingdom of infinite riches, wealth, and beauty. If you can release your tight grip on riches in this world—even if it means giving to your enemies—God will make you an heir to an eternal kingdom in the next.
Ask God to fill you with a genuine love for your enemies, and a passion to pray for them and give to them.
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