(Meditate On The Love Of God)
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TEEVO
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD
TO THE BIBLE
Matthew 5:43-44
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”
LET’S TALK
Across the world, disagreements between people, groups and nations often grow into hostility. History shows how quickly difference can turn individuals into enemies. Many societies even justify loving those who support you and rejecting those who oppose you. Yet the Lord Jesus profoundly challenges this thinking.
The society tells you to love your friends and hate your enemies. On the contrary, the Lord Jesus is teaching you in the portion of the scripture you’ve just read to love both your friends and enemies. It’s important to note that He was addressing men who weren’t born again; people who still thought of their enemies as flesh and blood. Sadly, some young people still think this way, and sometimes pray against their classmates or peers, saying, “Oh Lord! Fight against my enemies, destroy them…”
You can’t be God-conscious until you’re conscious of God’s love. This is why you must always take out time to meditate on the love of God. Think about His grace, kindness and how He chose you to be His child, despite your imperfections.
Always remember that if you were the only one on earth, the Lord Jesus would still have given His life for you. Just as the man in Matthew 13:44 sold everything he had to buy a field because of the treasure in it, you’re the treasure Jesus saw that He willingly gave His life for. When you let the life of God dominate you as you meditate on His Word, you’ll cease to be enemy-conscious.
GO DEEPER
Romans 12:19-21
“[19] Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. [20] Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals on his head. [21] Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
SPEAK
Dear heavenly Father, I have set my eyes on you and your Word alone. As I meditate on your goodness and your love, my heart is completely overwhelmed by your love for me. By your Spirit, I demonstrate this love to others every day, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR
Romans 15:14-33; Psalms 99-101
TWO YEAR
Luke 16:1-12; Ruth 1-2
ACT
Today, choose one person who’s a bit “difficult” to connect with; pray for them, bless them in your heart, and do one kind act toward them.
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