We learned it as children, some of us learned it as adults, but is it more than a memory verse to you? What does it mean to you when you hear this verse. Are you encouraged? Are you encouraged enough to share this wonderful news with those around you? Let's look at the verse in a little more detail:
For God so loved...God loves me, he loves me so much, he's engaged in all that I do, he cares about my every footstep!
the world...all of it and everyone in it, not just you and me, but others all around the globe.
that he gave...God loves to give good gifts, especially to His children. What good gifts have you received from the Father recently?
his only son...some translations use the word begotten. Do you love your children enough to give them up to a sinful world? God did!
that whoever believes in Him (God's son)...that's all I need to do? But, it seems so simple - where's the catch?
will not perish (die)...think about it, you will never die, but live forever with the Father who gave his most precious gift.
but have everlasting life...I want to live forever, don't you? Can you imagine having all the time you want to sit with your brothers and sisters in Christ and never have to leave their presence until you've literally run out of conversation? Can you imagine praising Jesus at his feet for a thousand years and then another thousand years?!
And, what about the people in your house? The children in your classroom? Your co-workers - Don't you want the same for them?
- author, Cindy Daniels
What has this verse meant to you? Tell us your story.
What has this verse meant to you? Tell us your story.
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