C H O F Ministry—Unified Manna: “Where Scripture Meets Innovation” 🙌🏿

Praise the Lord, valiant warriors of faith! May your day be filled with God’s truth and boldness. Today, we embark on a transformative journey to embrace love when surrounded by the loud and relentless echoes of hate.

“Hatred speaks boldly, but love transforms quietly. The strongest voice isn’t the loudest—it’s the one rooted in eternal truth.” – Bishop W. F. Houston, Jr., – Theological Educator & Spiritual Inspirationalist ✝️

📖 Divine Revelation:
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” – Matthew 5:44 (KJV)
Jesus’ words are radical, pushing us to act counter-culturally. This scripture reminds us that while hate may seem louder, love wields eternal power. Choosing love is neither weakness nor passivity—it’s an active, deliberate choice to reflect Christ in all circumstances.

🏛️ Our Philosophical Term For Today:
Agape (ἀγάπη)
• Etymology: Derived from ancient Greek, representing selfless, unconditional love.
• Significance: Agape is the love that mirrors God’s infinite grace and mercy—seeking nothing in return yet overflowing with purpose.
• Biblical References: Matthew 22:37-39, John 13:34-35
• Application: Cultivate agape love by forgiving without condition, extending grace to the unlovable, and building bridges where walls exist.

Beloved, in a world where hate roars like an untamed storm, love is often dismissed as weak or irrelevant. Yet, scripture challenges us to confront hostility with the transformative power of love. Love disarms hatred, revealing its emptiness.

Take David’s encounter with King Saul as an example: despite being hunted and betrayed, David spared Saul’s life, choosing mercy over vengeance. This act wasn’t rooted in fear but in unwavering faith in God’s justice. Similarly, Jesus, in the ultimate display of agape, asked the Father to forgive those crucifying Him—a love that echoes into eternity.

Practically, choosing love involves seeing past surface hostility and recognizing the brokenness fueling it. Extend compassion to coworkers who gossip, patience to family members who provoke, and forgiveness to strangers who wrong you. Reflecting Christ means to respond, not react—leading with love even when every instinct cries for retaliation.

In modern times, love can revolutionize societal divides. Acts of kindness, unifying words, and intercession for those who oppose you echo louder than hate’s clamor. As spiritual warriors, wield love as your shield and prayer as your weapon.

Let Us Go Into The Throne Room of Grace and Mercy:

Heavenly Father,
Grant us the strength to love boldly in the face of hate’s noise. Teach us to walk in the footsteps of Christ, forgiving endlessly and seeking unity. Let agape love flood our hearts, becoming the loudest voice in the world. May our actions inspire change and glorify Your Kingdom.
To God Be The Glory. 🙏🏿

Walking in divine peace with you, I’m Bishop W. F. Houston Jr., celebrating love’s unshakable triumph with you!

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