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Hebrews 12:1-2<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,\u00a0looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.<\/p>\n Romans 8:38-39<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,\u00a0nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.<\/p>\n Romans 5:8-11<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.\u00a0Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.\u00a0For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.\u00a0More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.<\/p>\n John 3:16-20<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u201cFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.\u00a0For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.\u00a0Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.\u00a0And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.\u00a0For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.<\/p>\n Revelation 3:20-22<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.\u00a0The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.\u00a0He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n 2Corinthians 6:2<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0For he says, \u2026\u2026\u2026.; behold, now is the day of salvation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The love that Jesus Christ has for his people is often described in Scripture as mirroring the love that God the Father has for the Son. This comparison invites us to explore the nature, depth, and character of Christ\u2019s love for believers. What does it mean that Jesus loves us “as the Father loves the Son”? Let us reflect on this divine method of love and its profound implications for Christians.<\/p>\n Human love always has a starting point\u2014there is a moment when affection is born, when hearts are first drawn together. However, Christ\u2019s love for his people is fundamentally different. It is eternal, without beginning and without end. As God declared, “I have loved thee with an everlasting love,” so too is Christ\u2019s love for his followers a stream whose source is hidden in eternity. While we can recall the moment we first loved Christ, his love for us predates all time and creation. It is a love that has always existed and will never cease.<\/p>\n The love of God the Father for the Son is unwavering and constant. In the same way, Jesus\u2019 love for his people does not fluctuate with circumstances or emotions. Whether we find ourselves on “Tabor\u2019s top,” in moments of spiritual triumph, or in the “valley of humiliation,” facing trials or doubts, his love remains steadfast. Our experiences may change, but his affection for us does not. Even when we feel overwhelmed by life\u2019s storms\u2014when “all his waves and billows go over you”\u2014Christ\u2019s heart remains faithful to those he has chosen. This immutability is a source of great comfort for believers, assuring us that we are never abandoned or forgotten.<\/p>\n Just as the Father\u2019s love for the Son is endless, so too is Christ\u2019s love for his people. There is no fear that the “silver cord” of his love will ever be broken. From life\u2019s first breath to our final moments, and even beyond the grave, Christ\u2019s love accompanies us. He promises to be our guide, not only through this world but also as we rise to “the celestial hills.” The permanence of his love offers hope and security, dispelling fears of separation or loss.<\/p>\n The love of Christ is not only eternal and unchanging; it is also immeasurable. The Father\u2019s love for the Son knows no bounds, and neither does the Son\u2019s love for his people. Jesus gave himself wholly and sacrificially for us\u2014”He loved us and gave himself for us.” This is a love that surpasses knowledge, a love so vast and profound that it cannot be fully grasped or quantified. Christ\u2019s entire heart is dedicated to his people, and his love is described as “passing knowledge,” exceeding all human understanding.<\/p>\n In contemplating the divine Christ\u2019s love, we find a love that is without beginning, without end, without change, and without measure. It is as steadfast, eternal, and boundless as the love the Father has for the Son. For those who believe, this truth is both a comfort and a call to deeper faith. May the Holy Spirit help us to truly appreciate and internalize the richness of Christ\u2019s love, finding nourishment and strength in seeking to understand it more fully. (Surgeon)<\/p>\n Our first glimpse of the Love of Jesus Christ is when our hearts are opened to see our sinfulness and the need of forgiveness, His Love displayed through His sacrifice for our sins, the call to repentance, faith, hope, trust, obedience and reliance in Him alone for our salvation and eternal life. Hebrews 12:1-2\u00a0\u00a0Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,\u00a0looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was … Continue reading “66.o. 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\nTo the hardened hearts that reject this love from Jesus Christ and the need for forgiveness and repentance, there awaits an eternal separation and torment in Hell.
\nToday is the day of salvation for you if you would call on the name of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"