Do you know that Jesus loves you?
The popular song, “Jesus Loves Me” is not only for children. This song reminds us of the truth that Jesus loves us.
How can we know Jesus loves us?
We know it because the Bible tells us so!
How did Jesus prove His love for us?
He willingly got up on the cross and paid the penalty for our sin. He paid the penalty for sins He was not guilty of committing. (“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16; “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8; “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13)
Jesus did this so that we can have a true relationship with our great God. Our God created us to have intimacy with Him. He wants each of us to depend upon Him for everything. His love is not an emotional feeling. God’s love for us is revealed in His actions.
God’s love for us is revealed in His mercies, they are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”)
God’s love is revealed in His grace, that is sufficient to cover every need we have (“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9)
Romans 8:35-39 states: “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
What hardship or distressful situation are you currently experiencing? Do you feel lonely? Do you feel defeated? Do you feel stress greater than you ever thought possible? What else are you experiencing because of this situation.
You may think you are alone. But God tells us that we are not alone, because He is always with us.
Consider the above passage from Romans. No matter how tough this life gets, our God will never be separated from us. He has the power to keep that promise! He also promises that we are “more than conquerors” by His power. I’m so grateful to Jesus for all He has done for you, and for me.
People will fail us. But God will never fail us. He may not give us what we want, but what He gives us is always best.
Zephaniah 3:17: “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
We cannot earn God’s love. His love is His gift to us. He loves everyone, even those who reject Jesus. Consider this, please. God’s acts of kindness touch every life. The sun shines for all people. Rain lands on all ground.
Below are a few more verses regarding God’s love:
Psalm 86:15: “But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.”
Ephesians 2:4-5: “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.”
Psalm 136:26 provides us with our response to God for His love: “Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
How do you express your gratitude to God for the gift of His love?
If you do not have a living, active relationship with God, through Jesus, please talk to someone who does. This is the most important decision of your life. You can also reach out to me at: ButGodCares@gmail.com.
Living for Jesus, Donna
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