Love Your Nation: It's Our Task
Luke 7:4-5
And when they came to Jesus, they besought Him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom He should do this: For he loveth our nation,....
Good News Bible Translation
They came to Jesus and begged Him earnestly,'This man really deserves your help, He Loves our people....
The centurion had a tested and proven testimony before men and God-Let me point out some things:
1:He joined forces with those that cared about societal development and progress and did not join the evil and negative elements of the society to perpetuate evil.
2: He was a Roman by tribe but his love was not biased or limited to his tribe alone.
3: He took the initiative of showing practical love to the society around him. Not waiting to be told what to do
4: He was living in another nation, among another tribe and he extended himself to love the people among whom he lived with.
The Jewish nation and society was not perfect. Jesus saw and spoke much about the evil of His days.
Love is God's greatest call and command upon us
Pursue it passion till your life becomes a testimony
Happy democracy Day to the countries of the world celebrating theirs this month especially Philippine