Ephesians 2:4-9 "But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages He might show the incomparable riches of His grace, expressed in His kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast."
What an amazing gift of love is this that the Son of God would sacrifice His own life for us sinners? What manner of love would cause a king to allow himself to be publicly persecuted, beaten merciless and horribly crucified, so all mankind could go free? What manner of love goes beyond measure, goes beyond human conception, and goes beyond the world's standard of love to save lost souls from hell? What manner of love would love the vilest criminal or worst sinner; cleanse his soul and forgive his sins, casting his sins into the sea of forgetfulness, never to be remembered again?
What manner of Love is This? It is the incarnate love of God manifested in Christ Jesus; Love beyond measure! Love that reaches to the highest mountain and flows to the lowest sea. Love that reaches to the deepest pits of hell to rescue a lost and wayward child. It is the Love of God for His children that reaches farther than our mind's eye can ever comprehend and there is absolutely nothing that can ever separate us from His love. It floods the very depths of our soul and leaves us with an amazing song in our heart!
"Isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful, wonderful, wonderful; Isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful, wonderful it is to me!" And over and over the melody of His love sustains me, warms me, assures me that no matter how trying situations may be, no matter what may come my way, He is forever with me and "Nothing shall ever separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:39). Such reassurance of His great love fills my heart to overflowing! What manner of Love This is!
Dear friend, I pray that you will feel His love abiding deep within you and that no matter your situation, you come to know that He is with you to help and strengthen you through each and every struggle of your life. I pray that you feel His arms wrapped around you with assurance that you are never alone and so dearly loved, just the way you are! Enjoy a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends, because God loves you and so do I~~~
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