Both God and his people love their human enemies, but not in the same way, since God is all-wise and all-governing, and we are finite.

Personal suffering should not surprise us (1 Peter 4:12). The Bible not only promises it, it also teaches us how to “squeeze as much Christ-exalting meaning out of our suffering as we can.” John Piper explains.

Jesus promises spectacular responses to our prayers, but only if our desires are shaped by his word abiding within us.