The Activity of Divine Love

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There is nothing negative about this verse; it does not say, “Who did no harm.” There was One who, in His pathway through this world of misery and need, was actively engaged in doing good. His love was unwearied and in spite of rebuffs and even hatred, He “went about doing good.” The ungrateful response of those to whom He came is told in the words of the Psalms: “For My love they are My adversaries.  ...  They have rewarded Me evil for good, and hatred for My love” (Psa. 109:4-54For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer. 5And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love. (Psalm 109:4‑5)).
May we, His redeemed ones, who are left in this same world a little longer, be better transcripts of the One to whom we belong — that One who “went about doing good.” The needs are great and the “night is far spent.” A few verses from the epistles may remind us of our opportunities and privileges:
“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” (Gal. 6:1010As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:10)).
We must not, however, disregard any direct word or any principle of Scripture in doing good. Here we need to keep a balance and remember that we must “strive lawfully.” Our enemy is very subtle and would entangle us with associations and unequal yokes in our seeking to do good. But, fellow-Christian, if we are really seeking to “redeem the time” (it is fast going) and look to Him for His guidance, we shall find abundant opportunities. Then, shall we not as a “royal priest” dispense royal bounty and “show forth the praises of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9)?
P. Wilson