They Don't See It Coming

 

If your enemy is hungry,

  give him bread to eat,

and if he is thirsty,

  give him water to drink,

for you will heap

burning coals on his head,

and the LORD 

     will reward you.

      Proverbs 25. 21-22

How can we navigate

this awkward or difficult

   or volatile situation?

Differently,

because we are believers.

We can change our triggers

   from revenge to redeeming.

We can learn and practice

    another unexpected way

    when we are wronged.

The gospel has

      transformed our hearts.

This is what that looks like

          livestreamed.

O LORD,

Empower us to see 

   our situations

   and others differently.

Grant to us the courage

  to bring Your love here.

Help us to not just

   serve fresh bread

   and refreshing drinks,

but to serve You.

Enlarge our responses

   and build our compassion

  in ways that honor You,

especially when

     others don't expect it.

They don't see it coming.

But may they see You.