Day 3 "Loved Above All Things"
Above All Created Things
Good Morning Beauties!
“Even if we were good, we really wouldn’t expect anyone to die for us, though, of course, that might be barely possible. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” Romans 5:7-8 (TLB)
Today’s truth is profound! Let’s look at two different aspects of “all things.” Because our natural tendency is to doubt God’s love, let’s start there. If we believe the Bible is true, we must believe Romans 5:7-8. We don’t have to be fixed, clean, or perfect before God can love us. He loves us above all things, including our sin. He loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for us so we could be reconciled to Him and live with Him for eternity.
Can you grasp this depth of love? What sin do you believe is keeping you from a deeper relationship with Jesus? What keeps you from believing His love is greater than this sin? Selah.
“…far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church” Ephesians 1:21-22 (ESV)
Now let’s look at the second aspect of “above all.” The Bible tells us God made Jesus above all things. He has authority over all things, His name is above all names, and all things are under His feet. Jesus is clearly above all things - so why did He give it all up? He willingly left His crown and glory for the humiliation of the sinner’s cross. The answer is simple - LOVE.
I’ll repeat the question, can you grasp this depth of love? What are you thinking and feeling when you try to comprehend God’s love for you? How will you allow it to change you? Selah.
Bless the Lord today for His compassion, His love, and His mercies - which allow us to start brand new each morning. Hallelujah!
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”