Romans 5:8 “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”
In this world where ‘everyone is for themselves’ it is hard to grasp God’s loving kindness toward us. When we still didn’t know or care that He loved us, He showed the ultimate act of love with no guarantee that we would acknowledge or come to Him. I know my human nature is not like that. I’m not inclined to do something extravagant toward others with no guarantee of feedback, as the Lord did for us in sending Jesus to die on the cross for our sins.
Even before we were aware of Him, God knew us and loved us so much that His Son took away our sins by dying on the cross in our place. All we need to do is believe and take that gift of forgiveness. Then walk with Him, getting to know Him better and better.
WOW! That a wonderful Heavenly Father we have! He deserves all our worship and praise!
Prayer: I praise You Lord for loving me before I knew You were there for me or cared about me. Thank You for showing me the example of true love for others. Help me to love others in this same way, knowing that they may never love me back, but loving them just the same, as You do! Yes, Lord, help me be an example of Your Love to others, too. Amen.
