August 19th, 2025
God's Love Through Jesus
John 3:16-21
16 For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Anyone who believes in him is not condemned, but anyone who does not believe is already condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God. 19 This is the judgment: The light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone who does evil hates the light and avoids it, so that his deeds may not be exposed. 21 But anyone who lives by the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be shown to be accomplished by God.”
16 For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Anyone who believes in him is not condemned, but anyone who does not believe is already condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God. 19 This is the judgment: The light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone who does evil hates the light and avoids it, so that his deeds may not be exposed. 21 But anyone who lives by the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be shown to be accomplished by God.”
The heart of the gospel is God's love for us, demonstrated through Jesus. As you read this familiar passage, try to see it with fresh eyes. Imagine hearing for the first time that the Creator of the universe loves you so much that He sent His only Son to die for you. This is not a distant, impersonal love, but an intimate, sacrificial one. Today, reflect on how this love has transformed your life. How does knowing you are deeply loved by God change the way you view yourself and others? Ask God to help you live in the light of His love, extending that same grace and compassion to those around you.
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