Leading With a Generous Heart: Day 2
Have you ever gone “the second mile?” How did the other party react to your underserved generosity?
by David Joynt on August 15, 2016
Stress Test Devotional May 4
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Some injustices must be directly resisted or protested. Jesus’ “extra mile tactic” is not applicable in every situation. But responding to casual exploitation with gracious help, was actually a novel way of escaping Roman social control. By helping the soldier freely, on his own terms, the Jewish person demonstrated that sanctioned oppression was not able to dictate a response. The freedom from anger and freedom from resentment shows an allegiance to a power greater than Rome, to a Lordship that is loving and human.
Imagine the shock of a Roman soldier when someone smiles and goes for a second or third mile. This kind of response breaks out of the quid pro quo world and creates a window into the kingdom of grace and mercy.
Have you ever gone “the second mile?”
How did the other party react to your underserved generosity?
