Gena Minnix reflects on how Jesus’ loving response to his enemies revealed that God is non-punishing and utterly trustworthy.  [Matthew 16:13-18].

Reflection

• How does reflecting on God as Jesus help restore my trust?
• As my trust in God increases, how will that change the way I respond to my enemies?

Spiritual Practice

• Who is Jesus?  What word or phrase captures the core of who Jesus is to you? Notice perceptions that are in us and open ourselves up to the possibility of Jesus revealing something surprising about who God is which we may not have perceived as clearly before.