Celebrate the Love

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

Lay aside for a moment all the theological reasons as to why Christ came to earth, His atoning death and our sanctification, and think only of God’s great love for you.

For God so loved...that He sent His Son, Jesus - the Messiah, Immanuel, God with us. Everything from the Garden of Eden to Christ’s post-resurrection appearance to Mary was designed by Love’s hand.

Love motivated Him to appear to a lowly temple widow who had prayed nearly eighty years for His coming. Out of love, God rearranged His speaking schedule so He could meet the Samaritan woman. And it was Love that dined with desperate sinners and estranged tax collectors.

Throughout His earthly life, Jesus found love and truth the most effective tools for ministry. Those that society rejected and cast aside He gathered in His arms. His life was love in action. He was God among them. And he came not to rule and destroy but to save and offer new life to all who come to Him.

The highest goal of love is to let those you love know you love them. Jesus is God’s finest expression of love. As you celebrate His birth, celebrate the love He has for you - unconditional, accepting, long-suffering, and eternal.