+DEV+ Amazing Love

Date: June 25, 2009 10:09 PM

Topic: +DEV+ Amazing Love

Amazing Love

“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him” (1 John 3:1).

Scripture Focus: 1 John 3:1-10

What an amazing love this God, Creator, King of all kings has lavished on us. To come to earth a helpless Babe, willingly making Himself vulnerable to an evil and perverse world. To live amongst those He created, only to be abused, ignored, and counted insignificant. He knew what was waiting for Him, yet He came anyway.

What an amazing love, the love of this Father who gave His Son to die for those who hated Him “that we should be called the children of God! And that is what we are!” Imagine it, ponder it, and bask in its sweetness, for it is true. Let the warmth of that knowledge permeate your being. God is your Father. There is nothing you can do to make Him disown you; His love is unconditional. Did you fail a lot this past year? Tell Him all about it. Remember, He loves you anyway.

What an amazing gift, this love given freely, yet totally undeserved. You can look forward with excitement, security, and confidence. Your Father is with you every step of the way.

Insight: Because of God’s amazing love we are privy to all that is His. What a shame that we so often ignore it for the fleeting things of this world!