LOVE

"The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness." Jeremiah 31:3

 

LOVE is the third topic of our spiritual journey.

 

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son." John 3:16-18

 

God's wonderful plan of salvation was motivated by His great love for us. He desires to have an intimate relationship with us now, and for us to be with Him for all eternity. That's why Jesus was born in a manger and died on the cross; to provide a way for us to reach the Father.

 

To receive this gift of salvation, all we have to do is believe and receive. Now, believing is not based on how we feel. Believing is a response to God's truth. And we act out our belief by making the decision to turn from our sins and receive God's forgiveness.

Believing in Jesus as God's Son, in His sacrificial death on the cross, and in His resurrection promises us something amazing; salvation and eternal life. God's infinite love for us has provided a way for us to be with Him forever. And that's definitely something to celebrate!

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your great love and for making Your salvation available to all of mankind, given to all who believe in and receive it. In Christ's name I pray. Amen.