While I was online the other day I saw a post that said the test of loving like Christ is not loving Jesus, but loving Judas. I personally felt very convicted because I have been in situations where I had so much bitterness towards a person I think my face and tone probably gave it all away even though I told myself I was being better to them then they had been to me. I had never really thought about it before that even though Jesus knew that Judas would betray him, Jesus still broke bread with him and washed his feet. It’s hard to think about the hurt someone caused you and still not condemn them for it but show kindness. Matthew 5:44 Jesus commands us to love our enemies, bless them that curse us, be good to them that hate us, and pray for them that use and persecute us. This is very hard to wrap my human brain around, but if Jesus was willing to lay His life down to give everyone a second chance, well then I guess I should be willing to show people grace and love as well. Also along those lines it is very easy to get along with people that have the same views as us, however, we are called to teach the gospel and reach those that don’t. Matthew 5:46 says that if we love those who love us what is our reward? I hope that as we grow with our faith that we all shine our light bright enough that it brings all kinds of people wanting to know what makes us different. Jesus. Show compassion, love, and grace because that is what Jesus did for you when He took your place on the cross