I have, and I still can’t wrap my head around , or comprehend, how wide, how deep, or how long it is. In John 3:16 it says that “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten son and whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” That is one glimpse of the Father’s love for us. That verse is the core of what born again believers believe, that God loved the world and humanity so much that he came in the flesh, to die for us, so that anyone who confesses and believes shall not perish but have eternal life, and be completely wiped clean from the stain of sin. That is my God and I will sing of his Goodness all the days of my life! He is so faithful to carry out his plan in our lives just like he was faithful to carry out the plan of Jesus coming to earth, and he corrects us when we get off the beaten path because he loves us and wants the best for us. He is a Good father, a father to the fatherless, and a friend to the friendless. God literally gave his one and only son to rescue us from sin. We were lost and we didn’t know how much we needed him until he came, and he changed the world forever. He came to earth to seek, and save the lost, so we could live with God again because he couldn’t bear to be without us, and was not willing to just sit by and let us perish. The presence of the Lord is the only thing that can truly define you, not the things or objects of this world. Know and believe God’s love for you! I never get tired of saying Thank you Jesus for everything you did for me, and will continue to do in and through me. There is nothing like God’s love and we will never experience it any other way and you won’t find your worth anywhere besides through him. I can tell you that I know exactly who I am in him, but that doesn’t mean that there won’t be trials or hard things that come up in your life. In this life, Jesus said it wouldn’t be easy but to take heart he has overcome the world and I know that I can overcome all that is thrown at me with him in me and by my side.
To further demonstrate his love for us was the Crucifiixion of Jesus, he was flogged, mocked, spat on, and they placed a crown of thorns on his head, while also being nailed to a cross with a sign above his head saying King of the Jews. That was not even the worst or most painful part of it, every sin past, present, and future, was placed upon his shoulders and he was separated from the father, all to bring us home and back into a relationship with him. When he was on the cross struggling to breathe, we were on his mind, through all the pain and suffering he went through, he desired for us to be free from sin and become righteous in the Father’s eyes. He went through death, hell, and the grave and he conquered it all for us. That still blows my mind and I’m so thankful for that every single day. He is the way, the truth, and the life and no one gets to the Father except through him. You are loved more than you know by someone who died to know you. His love for you is authentic, relentless, and it will never end. God’s love will chase you down, no matter who you are or what you have done, you are so loved and treasured by him and are priceless to him, so do not for a second doubt your worth to him. There is nowhere you can run or hide from him, he already knows everything about your flaws and shortcomings, BUT he accepts you and loves you even with all of that. He can turn your life around in a moment when you accept him as your Lord and Savior, call on his name and he will never leave you or forsake you, his mercy, grace, and love are flowing upon you like a river right now. God is able to take our mess and turn it into a testimony. I heard someone describe the best attribute of Jesus were his eyes, they were living, deep, pools of love. You are loved, significant and filled with purpose and he longs to have a relationship with you. No other religion has the fact that God literally came down and was born a baby and walked with us as he grew. He gave up his rights and came down to us, he was fully God and fully man. He knows and relates to everything we walk through in our lives , the fact that he could see to the other side of what he came to do is what makes me stand in awe of Jesus. He longs so much to be in a relationship with you, and is waiting for you to just come to him with all of your sins, and recognize you need him, he welcomes you with open arms, and there is room at his table for you and me. You are not too dirty, broken, or lost to encounter his redemptive love. Sometimes we need to be brought to the end of our wits to come to the beginning of our faith. With God you have life beyond your past, beyond your failures ,beyond your heartbreak, and beyond your worst moments. I can tell you my life has never been the same since I accepted him, and he became my Lord and Savior. I want that for whoever reads this blog! Not only did God save me from what I deserve, he gives me way more than I deserve, or can even imagine. Once you accept him, it is the easiest decision you can make for yourself and your future. You are a child of God and at the mention of his name, everything can change!
Heavenly Father,
I ask right now that you would pour out your love on everyone who reads these words right now, help each and everyone of them to have a renewed fire in their hearts for you and your word. Help them to know and trust that you are always good and faithful in every circumstance and continue the work in their hearts, that you are faithful to complete. You are the author and the finisher of our faith and we love you, touch every heart and speak to everyone that reads this blog right now In Jesus name!
Amen
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