40 Days Lent Devotional - Day 30
Meditation:
Take a moment to intentionally reflect and focus on God, God’s Word, and God’s works.
Engage with the Scripture:
Interact with the Scripture not merely for the purpose of knowledge, but rather for transformation and discipleship to Jesus.
- What was the original intent? (Context/Content)
- What does it mean? (Interpretation)
- How should it shape and form me? (Application)
Love and Prayer
Matthew 5:43-48
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
The way to love people in the public square is to pray for them in the private space.