"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for Eye, and tooth for
tooth,' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you
on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you
and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to
go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not
turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you."
Good Morning, my dear brothers and sisters. It is Monday and
we have a big, big prayer list for today. So let me get right to it.
Pray for our President and all other leaders, National,
State and Local. Also on Mondays we pray for our veterans and military, police
and firefighters. And please pray for the following: Ronald (cancer), Donna (heart), Skelly (kidneys), Patsy (pain), Burt (Fall), Barbara Paules (cellulitis). Also Kelly Pallone (brain cancer, has been in a
coma for three weeks), Carlene Cunningham (serious breast cancer and also colon
cancer). For the following adult children: Matthew, Laura and Jan, also for Vicki
who needs to be on our list each day. Also for Allison (cancer). Also my
daughter Danelle's next door neighbors, Kelly and Bruce, both of their fathers
are very ill and need prayer.
Monday: An Eye for an Eye: Matthew 5:38 - "You have heard that
it was said, 'Eye for Eye, and tooth for tooth,' 39 But I tell you, do not
resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him
the other also. 40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him
have your cloak as well. 41 If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him
two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one
who wants to borrow from you." (NIV)
Ok, what is the example of that Jesus is trying to teach us
here? Number one, I think He wants to show us to be peaceful people, and let
Him deal with those who cause problems. He teaches us to turn the other cheek
if someone strikes you, and folks, I don't think this just means if someone hits
you with a fist, but I think this might also mean when someone slams us with
words. Instead of hitting back with a fist, or in the case when they used
words, walk away, and don't get into a "mouth battle". When Jesus talks about
someone suing you, you are to try and settle it. So I repeat, we are to be a
peaceful people, He wants us to just turn the other cheek, to walk away
from trouble. I am sure many, many people, while going out working for the
Lord, will face those who want to hurt us, and Jesus is telling us, we are to
stand up for Him, and act like He did. The best example was when Jesus was
taken into custody and put on trial for our sins, He did not fight back, and
even went as far as to put an ear back on one of the servants of the high priest
when it was cut off by one in the company of Jesus. Recorded in Matthew
26:47/53 you can read for yourself this story. (I am having trouble
typing.)
Dear Father in Heaven, please review our prayer requests and
answer them according to your will. And Lord, help us to be peaceful, to turn
the other cheek, and Lord, please help us on the road also for people cut us off,
and we must learn not to go after them and do the same to them. Help us and
give us strength... In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Now go forth sharing your blessings, and yes, turning the
other cheek... love ya, Pastor Dan.
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