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LOVING THE UNLOVABLE. REALLY?

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I don’t know about you, but I think one of the most challenging commands Jesus ever gave is found in today’s gospel in Matthew 5:44, where Jesus says, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”  Love your enemies. 

I mean, it’s hard enough to love your neighbor.  But to love someone whom you know is not ever going to love you back?  To love the person who intends to, or has already caused you some kind of physical, emotional, or material harm?   How do you do love them? 

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HUNGRY NO MORE

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Have you ever had such a wonderful experience such that you wish it would last forever?  Whether it’s a fun vacation of fellowship with your favorite people in a special place somewhere, or a nice, secure, fulfilling job, with a perfect team — each one doing his part and enjoying it.  Then, it’s time to go and say goodbye, and the all-too-familiar longing for more. 

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ARE YOU A BELIEVER, OR A DISCIPLE?

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In the closing verses of the gospel of Matthew, and before Jesus is taken up to the heavens, His last instruction is for the disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations.”  Look here. Jesus didn’t instruct His disciples to just spread the good news and convert people into the faith.  His instruction was more extensive, saying “Go, make disciples of all.”  (Matt 28:19)

For today’s reflection, I want us to consider the difference between being a believer in Jesus, and being a disciple of Jesus.  If you’re watching this video, I’m sure you’re a believer.  Now, it’s one thing to believe that Jesus is the Risen Lord, the Son of God.  But it’s another thing to level up and be His student, His follower, His disciple. 

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YOU CAN DO NOTHING

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In the gospel of John 15 verse 5, Jesus says:  “Apart from me you can do nothing.”  Nothing.  Really?  I mean, look at the people around you — whether they are believers of Christ or non-believers — aren’t we all able to live good, meaningful lives without consciously relying on Jesus?  We find ourselves busy, active, fruitful even.  We are able to build careers or enterprises, raise families, and overcome challenges.  What did Jesus mean when He said, we can do nothing without Him?

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JUNK FOOD OR REAL FOOD?

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Do you have a favorite junk food?  Do you prefer something sweet, like chocolates, or cookies; or something salty, like potato chips, or chicharon?  Whatever it is, have you noticed that you can never really seem to have enough of it?   Be honest, we have a tendency to binge eat, don’t we?   Maybe it’s not really junk, but have you ever found yourself eating not because you’re really hungry, but because maybe we’re tired, stressed, or just looking for comfort?

Whatever the reason why we binge, it seems to work, doesn’t it? 

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