IT WAS LOVE

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.  And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

Luke 2:10-14 KJV

John W. Peterson wrote many heart touching and inspiring cantatas and hymns but my favorite is “No Greater Love”.  There really is no greater love than the love God has for you and for me.  God sent Jesus into the world as a Baby but Jesus grew up and died on the cross for our sins.

Yes, it was love, unconditional love for you and for me that caused God to send Jesus into the world.  People take drugs and drink alcohol and have sex trying to find peace and happiness.  We can only have real love, peace and happiness when we invite Jesus into our heart to be our Saviour.

When I was lying under a bed in a mental hospital many years ago because I hated everyone and was afraid of everyone and everything, it wasn’t alcohol, sex or drugs or anything in this world that gave me the desire to live.  It was Jesus telling me that He loves me and that He loves me unconditionally.

My prayer for every person who reads this devotion is that you will know that you are loved by the Saviour of the world and that you are loved unconditionally.  There is nothing you can do that will make Him love you more.  His love is unconditional and it is unending.  Jesus loves you now and He will love you forever!   

Joanne Lowe

November 4, 2015