Hatred stirs up strife, 

but love covers all offenses.

Proverbs 10:12 ESV

Can we see Jesus in this Proverb?

Before he was born Herod was causing strife (to be fair to Herod that was more fear than hatred), but right thru Jesus life there were those who were against him, even his own people rejected him.

The Hebrew word is "sin'ah" which means hatred, hostility, enmity.

If our life is marked by the hatred, hostility or enmity (ill will) of others, then we're in good company. Jesus knew all about it, right up to and including his death.

And only His Love covers all offenses. 

Only His Love is enough.

In our humanity, our love is limited, our ability to absorb the sins of others is limited, it's only Jesus Love that is sufficient to cover all offenses, because His Love is out-of-this-world Love, Divine Love, Holy Love, Unfailing Love. 

Yes we're called to be like Jesus, but not to be Him.

Let Him be God, and we get to love as best we can in this messy imperfect life, holding on to the truth that His Love covers us...

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#weareBeloved