believe and have eternal life

God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.

– 1 John 4:9 (NLT)

God sent His one and only Son, Jesus, to us to show us the extent of His love. For what reason did God send Jesus to us? To provide healing to our world, to turn us from wickedness to holiness, and to deliver us from sin. God’s love is a gift given to everyone, a manifestation of His divine character.

Jesus was sent to tell us the good news of God. Those who believe in Him are forgiven and reconciled with God. Jesus died for our sins; His death on the cross was the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. Jesus came and died to give us life and have it abundantly, eternal life.

Jesus says in John 10:10.

The thief comes only to steal, slaughter, and destroy. I’ve come that they may have life, and have it abundantly. – John 10:10 (ISV)

God loves us so much that He sent His only Son, Jesus, who died for our sins so we could have eternal life through Him.

11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

-1 John 4:11 (NIV)

God loves us; in appreciation, we should love and obey Him and reflect His love to others.

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God, we thank You for Your incredible love in sending Your only Son to save us from sin. Lead us in Your truth and light. Teach us to follow Jesus and to love others as You have loved us. Like the flowers of the hydrangea are gathered together and glow in the light, let us gather together in love and glow with Your light. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life. All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen.
1 Timothy 1:16-17 (NLT)

In 1 Timothy, the Apostle Paul is instructing his protege Timothy. In verse 16, he explains that God had mercy on him, a foremost sinner. For, Saul, as he was known then, was persecuting the followers of Jesus, trying to stop the spread of Christianity.
When Saul was traveling to Damascus, Jesus appeared to him and changed his life and mission. Paul’s conversion is a testimony to the great mercy and forgiveness of the Lord.
Jesus came into the world to save sinners, as Paul had been. Paul converted and became God’s representative taking the gospel to the Gentiles.
Paul’s testimony highlights the mercy and infinite love of Jesus; and its transforming power.
The Lord is still patiently waiting for sinners to believe and repent.
In Verse 17, Paul closes with heartfelt praises to God, the Eternal King; all honor and glory to God forever and ever belong to Him!

What testimony can you share of God’s mercy and love for you?

Prayer; Our Heavenly Father, we thank you for Your Son Jesus; and His saving grace. Jesus, we are in awe of Your mercy, forgiveness, and infinite love. We admire, worship, and praise our Triune God for all You have done for us. Like the beautiful trumpet-like blossoms of the azalea, we raise our voices in praise and thanksgiving for your mercy and grace. Amen

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