A beautiful display of love.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16, NKJV

Jesus was the perfect, spotless Lamb of God prophesied throughout the entire Old Testament, chosen to take away the sins of the world in one sacrifice. By His wounds, you are healed and through His death, you are forgiven and made right with God. Imagine the moment Jesus uttered those words, ‘It is finished?’ As darkness covered the land, He took upon Himself all of our sin, our abusive behavior, our addictions, our doubt and unbelief, strife and malice, pride and unforgiveness, our sexual immorality and idolatry. All of it was laid upon Him and the veil in the temple was ripped (Isaiah 53:4; Matthew 27:51). Now there was nothing, absolutely nothing, separating us from our Father. What a beautiful display of His love, my sister!

Because of Jesus, you have a real relationship with a holy God! Because of Jesus, you are made His daughter! Because of Jesus, you don’t have to go from relationship to relationship looking for what can only be found in Him. Because of Jesus, you no longer have to merely survive; you can thrive and receive every promise made to you! Jesus has been made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption (see 1 Corinthians 1:30). The price He paid wasn’t easy, but you were so worth it!

Prayer: Father, I stop everything I’m doing right now, I lift my hands and I lift my voice and I give a shout of praise! Thank you for sending Jesus. Without His sacrifice, I wouldn’t be able to pray to you right now or have this wonderful relationship with you that I treasure. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for your beautiful display of love! Help me share your love and what you’ve done for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.