Loved By God
Loved By God
Thursday
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
— John 3:16-17 (ESV)
but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
— Romans 5:8 (ESV)
— John 3:16-17 (ESV)
but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
— Romans 5:8 (ESV)
John 3:16 may be the most quoted verse in history, but familiarity can dull its weight.
God loved.
God gave.
We receive.
That is the Gospel.
Notice that Jesus does not say God loved the world because the world was lovable. Humanity was rebellious, blind, sinful, and condemned already. Yet God loved anyway. The cross is not merely proof of God’s holiness. It is proof of His astonishing love.
Many people secretly believe God merely tolerates them — that He reluctantly allows them near Him if they behave well enough. But the Gospel tells a different story. The Father willingly gave His Son so sinners could become sons and daughters.
That means your worth is not determined by culture, achievement, popularity, appearance, or past failures. Your value is seen most clearly at Calvary.
God loved.
God gave.
We receive.
That is the Gospel.
Notice that Jesus does not say God loved the world because the world was lovable. Humanity was rebellious, blind, sinful, and condemned already. Yet God loved anyway. The cross is not merely proof of God’s holiness. It is proof of His astonishing love.
Many people secretly believe God merely tolerates them — that He reluctantly allows them near Him if they behave well enough. But the Gospel tells a different story. The Father willingly gave His Son so sinners could become sons and daughters.
That means your worth is not determined by culture, achievement, popularity, appearance, or past failures. Your value is seen most clearly at Calvary.
Pray:
Father, thank You for loving me even in my sin. Thank You for giving Your Son so I could have eternal life. Help me live today secure in Your love and eager to share that love with others. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Father, thank You for loving me even in my sin. Thank You for giving Your Son so I could have eternal life. Help me live today secure in Your love and eager to share that love with others. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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