With the help of the Holy Spirit, it is possible to love those we don’t like. Loving is more than an intensification of “liking.” It is of a different order.

Jesus put it this way: “Love your enemies.” – Matthew 5:44. But this is made even more difficult when so often one’s enemies are those of his own household, or family; Matthew 10:36.

How encouraging it is that God’s own Spirit is given to us, and “the fruit of the Spirit” is the very love we need. Study also these Scriptures:

Romans 5:5 — And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

I John 4:7 — Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

Don’t just think about the cool water from this well, drink of it in prayer!