Love your Enemies

Do you love me? How do you manifest this love? Do you do so by hating those who hate me? You may say that your friend’s enemy is your enemy also, but I love my enemies and I have called you to follow my example. You will encounter those who are in open rebellion against me. They expect you to engage them in open hostility, and are prepared for this. They are not prepared for you to love them and you can catch them off guard. Do you think this is too kind? It is the way that I reached you when you were opposed to me. It is my goodness that will lead them to repent even as it did you.