COMING UP SHORT
Today's reading: Matthew 20-22

"This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:38-39 NLT

When I go over my mental checklist about loving my neighbors, I like what I see.

The neighbors to the north of us, nice little family, are easy to love.

The neighbors across the field, my parents, are also easy to love.

The neighbor across the road from us, nice enough gal.

The neighbor to our south--well, I'd like to think if Jesus has known him, he might not have placed these words in the Bible.

But He did know all about him.

And loved him.

And died on the cross for him.

And expects me to accept that.

And follow through on His command.