When Jesus showed up at the wedding, He turned an ordinary celebration into a miraculous encounter of grace. When He showed up at the synagogue, He brought healing, restoring broken encounters between humanity and God. When He showed up at the lake, He called His disciples to a life-changing encounter with His mission.
Today, we come to a moment where Jesus shows up in our conflicts, and His teaching challenges us in ways that are just as radical. In Luke 6, Jesus invites us to love our enemies, to bless those who curse us, and to forgive when we’ve been wronged. This isn’t easy, but it’s precisely where the power of the Kingdom of God is revealed. Jesus’ words in this passage teach us that conflict, when met with His love, becomes an opportunity for transformation—for us, and for the world around us. As we explore this teaching, let’s open our hearts to what it means for Jesus to show up in our conflicts today, and how His love can change everything.