It all started when Uncle James got lost somewhere out on the ranch. He had 5,000 acres so I didn't understand what the big deal was about getting lost. Aunt Bertie thought that he was hurt, snake bit or dead. It seemed that half the town went looking for him. When they finally found him he was okay. In his eighties, he just forgot his way home.
That was when Aunt Bertie took away his truck keys. She then hid his tools, sold his tractor and farm equipment, and began selling off all of their cattle. Life seemed to have taken a turn for the worse. And, according to Uncle James, it was all Bertie's fault! Nevertheless, Aunt Bertie loved,
and cared for, Uncle James for the rest of her life. On the surface, they seemed to be mortal enemies. However, in their hearts, love burned brighter each day of their lives.Paul tells us about such tough love. It is the love that Christ has for all people of all times. Even though most live in rebellion to God and His holy ways, He loves us. Even though we act as mortal enemies at times, Jesus loves us. Paul said, “God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).
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