For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
As we begin celebrating this Christmas season let us remember that the greatest gift of all was, God’s undeserved love!
John tell us that God Loved the world so much, keep in mind that the world of which he speaks is a world full of sin and not deserving of his love, but He chose to love anyway. Even giving his only Son.
My favorite version of John 3:16 is out of the Message Bible:
John 3:16, “This is how much God loved the world: He gave His Son, His one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in Him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.
Knowing some would not receive Him he still chose us. That’s one of the greatest gifts any Father could give. The wonderful news is that it’s a free gift and all we have to do is accept it. It’s that simple!
No matter how wonderful the world may appear to be, it is not worthy of God’s redeeming love. This is what makes it such a special gift. The best kind of gift, it’s an undeserved gift. This just shows us how much He loves us.
John 3:16 is not at all about the greatness of the world He loves so much, but it’s about the greatness of God.
As you celebrate this season, remember what it’s all about and the ultimate gift.
Christ died for us while we were still sinners. This demonstrates God’s love for us. Romans 5:8
Merry Christmas,
Connie Keyohara
