On Day 18 we pray Matthew 5:43 asking that Muslims would encounter the love of God who gave His son to make enemies into sons.

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Transcript:

Today’s verses are Matthew 5:43-46 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven.”

The Muslim world is marked by great animosity. Tension and hatred between Muslims and Hindus; between, Muslims and Jews and even between Muslims like the Sunni and Sufi. In today’s verses we see God’s intention for relationships between people, one marked by Love. 

Oh Father, you embodied this teaching by sending your son Jesus, in the greatest act of Love ever known, to die on behalf of your enemies in order that they might be reconciled to you. Lord, let your goodness shine and your love shower down on Muslims in such a way that they cannot help but see you, Jesus, the lover of their souls and turn to you to receive their love and lay down their hatred.

In Jesus Name, Amen.