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“RADIATE GREATNESS” WHAT
IS IT?
It is
the desire that is within all of us to be Great...Great like the
World Hero’s we follow...
A
yearning to fill a void ...a thirst that must be quenched daily...
It is
to Live and Lead like The Leader of The World...
Intimate Affection for our Enemies?
"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. When 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.
"Here is a simple rule of thumb for behaviour: Ask yourself what you
want people to do for you; then grab the initiative and do it for
them”!
Jesus of Nazareth
” What do you think God would say about having
Intimate Affection for our Enemies...?
Before
we further explore this almost impossible challenge...let me explain
where I come from...my Primary Purpose in this world is to excel in
serving World Leaders as yourself; is to say what I believe God is
saying to all of us, in the way we daily Live...and Lead...
In
this instance not so much what I think re the above topic, but in
how I propose we go about doing it...
My
Secondary Purpose in life - to the best of His ability; is to always
walk in the light and always speak the truth in love and so have a
catalytic function in healing broken and fragmented relationships;
with Our God, Our Family, Our Peers and Our People we serve day to
day; until we lay down our heads, meet Our Maker and give an account
of Our Lives and Our Words...
By
taking up my purpose I hope to hear God say: “Well done good and
Faithful Servant, enter into the rest of your Father”
So,
this impossible challenge...to have “Intimate Affection for our
Enemies” has been screaming at me for many weeks now, I have shared
it with a few strategic Leaders here in South Africa, with dear,
close friends and now with you The Executive Leaders of the World.
I
trust that the above words of Jesus of Nazareth will clearly speak
to us all as we every day deal with our Enemies.
Let each one of us look deep into our own Hearts and
pray:
Lord what would you have me do?
As we all yearn to know more of the God of our
Universe...and what He has to say about this seemingly impossible
challenge He lays before us; here are some of His thoughts to
further deeply reflect upon:
“Who may stay in God's temple or live on the holy
mountain of the LORD?
Only those who obey God and do as they should. They
speak the truth and don't spread gossip; they treat others fairly and
don't say cruel things.
They hate worthless people, but show respect for all
who worship the LORD. And they keep their promises, no matter what
the cost.
They lend their money without charging interest, and
they don't take bribes to hurt the innocent. Those who do these
things will always stand firm.”
Psalms 15:1-5
“Look deep into my heart, God, and find out
everything I am thinking.
Don't let me follow evil ways, but lead me in the way
that time has proven true”
Psalms 139:24
“Nothing
in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered
and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account”
Hebrews 4:13
“The LORD
sees everything, and he watches us closely”
Proverbs
5:21
In the
light of the above, I lovingly recommend that we all “Shine a Big
Torch” in how we deal with our Enemies.
In fact
I suggest we go even one step further...call up your enemies one by
one...invite them to your Home for dinner and with an open heart
share how God is Tugging at your Heart...to:
It is possible if our
Heart is fully surrendered to Him...
In the words of
Dietrich Bonhoeffer:
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