God loves you

Today’s Reading: Jeremiah 31-32; I John 4

“In this was manifested the love of God towards us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”
I John 4:9-10

How do you know that God loves you? Look to the cross—that is all of the proof that you need. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.” (John 3:16). God loved us so much that He sent His only begotten Son to stand in our place to take the brunt of our sin and rebellion against the Father. Even while we were yet sinners, Christ died for the ungodly. He loved you so much; He desired fellowship with you so much, that He sent His Son in to this world to die in your place. To take away your sins in order that you might have fellowship with the Father. It was at the cross that God manifested His love. The entire purpose of God is so that we might have life and live this life to the fullest, in abundance. The Biblical definition of living is found in John 15, it is in fellowship or being one with God. If you are one with God, you are living. If you are not one with God, then you are dead. The world’s idea of living is that if your brain is working, you are living. If you are breathing, you are living. However, we all know that real life comes from a personal and vibrant relationship with God through His Son Jesus. Are you feeling a little lifeless today? Then allow His Spirit to refresh you and make you alive in His presence. Release the Holy Spirit’s work in your life by allowing God’s love to flow through you. Receive the gift of love, the gift of His sacrifice and know that you are His beloved, loved of the Lord. Abide in Christ and know that He has chosen you to bear fruit, fruit that remains and your prayers will be answered. "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.” John 15:16

Next Reading: Jeremiah 33-34; Psalm 74; I John 5