Loving Others, even if you dont see eye-to-eye

Ever been so fired up about your faith, but encountered people who really did not understand or believe in the same things?

If you come from a non-Christian household, perhaps the people that you don't see eye-to-eye with in terms of faith, could be the people in your own family. Or maybe it's agnostic friends you have met through work or school or through extra curricular activities.

At church this past weekend, the preacher talked about how Jesus knew that an allegiance to him, would cause some ripples in some relationships (especially with those who have not taken the time to get to know who he is) ...
however, that should not discourage us from loving the way that Jesus did for everyone,
despite differences of opinions. 

Lets look at John 15 in the Bible:
“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.
They will treat you this way because of my name,
for they do not know the one who sent me."
- John 15:18-20

When we look at the paragraph before that,
Jesus also specifically instructs his disciples:

"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."
-John 15:12-13

What an amazing example of love.

Jesus knew that many people of the world didn't believe him.
Many ridiculed him. And all he did when he was alive was perform
miracles and heal the sick, and preach of God's love.

The fact that Jesus knew that the world would hate him,
yet he chose to give up his life for them- because he loved them,
is the greatest inspiration that we can look up to.

Anyone today who has ever felt they had friends or family
who thought that their Christian faith was a joke, should
continue to look at Christ's example... that no matter how people
can ridicule/hate you, or your beliefs, it is our duty to love them, no matter what.
Even if you don't see eye-to-eye.

Because you never know... maybe one day they will understand who God
is, through the loving example that you show them. :) 

Finally remember this verse:
"I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13.

If Jesus can love people who mocked, ridiculed, and even killed him...
you can have the heart to love those whom you
do not see eye-to-eye with.  It wont be easy, but with Jesus as
the prime example, anything is possible...

God bless you today! :)