“Give me liberty or give me death.” Patrick Henry, a leader of the American Revolution, had a great influence in the fight for freedom from British tyranny. This dude didn’t fight for tea. He fought for and expressed ideas about a whole new way of life – a revolutionary life! You know, Jesus calls each one of us to a new way of life – a revolutionary life! Check it out:
“To you who are ready for the truth, I say this: Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. If someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer for that person. If someone slaps you in the face, stand there and take it. If someone grabs your shirt, gift wrap your best coat and make a present of it. If someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life. No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously.” Luke 6:27-30 (The Message Remix)
The normal way of life says repay evil with evil. The ultimate revolutionary, Jesus, says repay evil with love. You see, the message of the Cross is love. Jesus didn’t just die for those who love Him. He also died for the very people who murdered Him. He died for a whole new way of life – a revolutionary life. Will you be a revolutionary?
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