Thorn or Flower

One the famous Persian expressions says: “From love thorns will turn into flowers.”

Translation: when you show love to those who hate and dislike you, the ugliness in you and that other person will eventually turn into something beautiful like a flower. No more  of the harmful sharp thorn, but a beautiful, good smelling flower.

It is hard to love those who hate you, but it helps us grow as individuals when we show love.

Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Matthew 5:46
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?

It’s our choice to be thorns that heart others, or flowers that please others.

Burglary

This morning at around 2:00 AM I received a phone call from ADT Security regarding a burglary alarm at church. Thankfully no damage was done, and nothing was stolen. After talking to the cops and driving home at around 3:00 AM, I started thinking of the Words of Jesus in Luke 12:39-40:

“But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have allowed his house to be broken into. You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.”

These are powerful words which make me wonder if I am ready for the Lord to come or not.