wisdom grows

Today is the last day of Evangelism Explosion Day Camp.
It was extremely enriching as well as thought-provoking. It is interesting how so many people would attend the camp so eagerly and expectantly especially when majority of the congregation are youths. Yes, under 35. It is a pleasant sight to see fellow youths so enthusiastic to change their lives for the sake of others!

Love is truly the greatest aim of all. It's not the warm fuzzy feeling that one experiences but an intentional effort and decision a person makes. And thats just level 1 love.
Why do I say so?
Well, if you are a victim of a kidnapping case/rape/molestation or witness of a murder of a dear one, can you ever find room in your already shattered hearts to forgive the person who commited these crimes? Frankly, it is near impossible for me. My family is currently facing a torrential storm of problems. For me to forgive the person who caused this mess, well, lets just say its THE last thing I want to do.

However, the bible mentions that we are to love people, EVEN if they are our enemies. Is it difficult? Of course! But near impossible is STILL possible. Such is the greatness of God. Now, don't think for a moment that I am trying to preach!. I am merely trying to share my inner most thoughts and feelings with you. You may choose to reject them.

If you would allow me, I would like to take this opportunity to tell all who have been hurt before, that the person who had hurt you is most unlikely to be deserving of your forgiveness. I definitely agree with you. But here's the thing. Jesus, a wonderful man, had been hurt by people THROUGHOUT His life. Yet, time and time again, He forgives and extends His genuine love. Can you imagine? People were shouting all sorts of vulgarities at Him as He staggered with a heavy cross on His back. If this were a descriptive essay, it would sound like this.

"Blood had caked on His heavily wounded body. His bruised body was beyond recognition after the excruciating flogging. Each step was a tremendous effort of both mind and body and the pain was far from comprehension. Foul and cruel abuse were hurled mercilessly at Him and the mockers were great in number. Humiliation of being paraded in nothing but loin clothes was evident. The mental torment was as heavy as the physical abuse. Yet, Jesus limped on."

This would be my narrative of the story though it is far from complete. However my point is that although Jesus was so hurt by the people. And these were the people He had done no wrong to. So why would a good man like Him, who did NOTHING wrong, want to die so painfully? Unloved, unwanted and uncared for by the general public.
This is because He loves the people. He forgave them all, although they did not deserve it. He did it for you, because He loves you. And don't ever forget that.

If you are a christian, then move to the next level of love. It is easy to love someone who has been kind to you, but it takes effort to love someone who has hurt you. Don't ever forget the love that was showed to you, because someone else may need you to show them this unconditional love too.

To all readers who have given me their precious time reading this post, thank you so much.
Jesus loves you and I love you too.
Merilyn