In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.[ 1 John 4:9 NIV ]
What manner of love is this—that God would become man, so that man might be lifted into the life of God. Love was not merely spoken; it was demonstrated. God sent His Son—indeed, He came Himself—to stand in our place of condemnation, suffering, and death. Where we were guilty, He became obedient. Where we deserved death, He offered His life, so that through His obedience we might live as He lives. This is the great exchange: He took our place so that we might take His life. He traded His life for ours. There is no love deeper than this—that one would lay down his life, not for friends, but for strangers. God arranged salvation in such a way that our lives are now inseparably tied to the life of Jesus. Outside of Him, there remains nothing but a judgment we cannot escape—not because God is unwilling, but because He has already made full provision in Christ. And to reject Jesus is to reject that provision. It is to turn away from the only remedy God has offered for salvation and redemption. How else could love have been proven, if not through such a staggering sacrifice? The price for sin has been fully paid. The question now is not what God has done—but what you will do with what He has done.
Prayer_Bead: Lord Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice that gave me eternal life and peace.
Wisdom_Quote: There is no wisdom in starving when food has already been served.
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