But I say
unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite
thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. Matthew 5:39
Turning the other cheek. Not exactly a widely held principle
to live by. Someone takes something from me and instead of
seeking revenge or justice, I should give them more?
Someone hurts me and I should allow them to do it again?
Although it may seem abnormal it is a principal God expects us
to live by. God does not expect us to be a doormat, but He
does expect us to love no matter what. God cares for us and
meets our every need, we are not lacking. The message here is
not about us or our loss or even what will happen to us if we
do not receive justice. We are continually under His
protection and care. We have received His gift of mercy and
grace and we walk in the light of His truth that dwells within
us. We must have compassion for the souls that are lost and
are lacking. God loves that lost soul and perfect love is what
is required to win it over. He is not willing that any are
lost but that all come to repentance. Imagine for a moment how
you would feel if you inflicted pain or an injustice on
another, but instead of receiving their wrath you received
love and forgiveness. The power of perfect love is great and
it will always triumph.
Prayer
Give me the ability to go beyond what is normal and acceptable
and to love beyond measure. To love those who are not asking,
those who have offended me. You are my avenger and I place my
anger, my hurt in your hands. Let Your love be perfected in my
life, and allow it to triumph, and embrace the soul that is
lost and in need of You. Amen.
