16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. ~ John 3:16
True love is not only patient, but true love is kind. It does not return railing for railing. Jesus is our perfect example of love and kindness. Kindness forgives. Jesus was beaten. He was spit upon. They slapped Him in His face. They mocked Him. They publicly humiliated Him. Then they made Him carry His own cross to Calvary to be crucified for crimes He did not commit.
They stretched out His arms and nailed His hands to the cross. Then they stretched out His legs and nailed His feet to the cross. Then they lifted Him up, and He hung between heaven and earth. And there, our Savior died for our sins.
He could have called ten thousand angels, but He refused to return railing for railing but instead returned love for hate. And some of His very last words, just before He died for the same ones who crucified Him, were: “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.” That is love. That is kindness. When you can forgive like that and overlook those who hurt you like that, you have learned what love is.
Peace. Love. Go Forth and Learn What Love Is.
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