1 John 3:1 (GW)
1 Consider this: The Father has given us his love. He loves us so much that we are actually called God's dear children. And that's what we are…..
1 John 4:9-10 (NIV)
9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
When I consider God’s love for us I am humbled beyond words of expression and moved to overwhelming gratitude. The following song captures the essence of how I feel.
“How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the man upon a cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom”
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom”
Songwriters: Stuart Townend
Thank you Father for the blessed assurance and absolute confident we have in your faithful love for us that has no measure or end.
Romans 8:38-39 (NLT)
38 And I am (We are) convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen
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