If That Is Not Love
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our
Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein
we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we
glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And
patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed;
because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is
given unto us. For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died
for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet
peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his
love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:1-8)
Today’s Morsel: One of the
things about God is His character. The Bible tells us that God is love (1
John 4:8). And God was willing to demonstrate His love to us by leaving
heaven, knowing His destiny was the lonely hill of Golgotha. There to lay down
His life for us. Paul, expounding on that love, states, “For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the
ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a
good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in
that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” And Jesus would tell
us, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay
down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) If Calvary
does not show us how much God loved us, then nothing else ever will.
Sing: If that isn’t love the ocean is
dry, there’s no stars in the sky, and sparrows can’t fly! If that isn’t
love then heaven’s a myth, there’s no feeling like this; If that isn’t love.
Thought For Today: Don’t ever forget
Calvary!
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