Thursday, October 9 – Luke 9:51-56
- Josh Breslaw
- Oct 8
- 1 min read
This story of James and John reminds me of Jonah wanting the same thing. Whether it was the Samaritans or the Ninevites, the desire to see their enemies destroyed by God was foremost in their minds. But each time, whether it was God from heaven or Jesus on earth, these men were rebuked by God, and God chose life over death.
What does it say about us that we are so eager for our enemies to be destroyed? And what should we learn from God when he is continually slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and mercy? Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount that we are to love our enemies (Matt. 5:44). James, John, and Jonah were not demonstrating love by wanting their enemies to be burned alive with fire from heaven.
Who do you consider your enemies? Those are the people whom you are supposed to love. James, John, and Jonah failed in this regard. May we learn from their mistakes.
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