So I was talking with someone the other day about this idea of reconciliation (from Matthew 5). Jesus tells us to do all we can to have reconciliation with another. Paul writes that as far as it is possible with you, be at peace with everyone. This person I'm talking with says, "That doesn't sound very satisfying." He was right. According to what most of us have learned from the world, it's not.
But then there is a "Kingdom satisfaction" in all of this. Yeah, that's right. You can actually "feel" satisfied in aligning yourself with the will of God. Jesus said, love yourself to find yourself. This attempt at reconciliation is just that - finding a self within you that is more pleasing than the egotistical self.
It's almost hedonistic, but we can get pleasure, delight, and satisfaction from doing what Jesus has instructed us to do. After all, who knows better our desire for fulfillment than Christ? Who had that same satisfaction with his Father?
The words of Jesus are the sayings of the wisest man who ever lived, and they come with a promise - those who "do" them will know the power and joy of real life - eternal life that starts now.
In the words of an old TV star: You can take that to the bank.
Yours in Christ,
George
