HE DIDN’T KNOW

“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 KJV

As I watched the news report on the television yesterday about the mass shooting, it broke my heart and I got tears in my eyes.  What a tragedy!  All those people killed and there was no reason to kill them.  Even though I am very angry at the person who killed them, he didn’t know that God loves him.

Someone might have told the man that God loves him but the man didn’t believe it.  We can tell people twenty four hours a day that God loves them and that Jesus loves them so much He died on the cross for their sins but it needs to enter their heart.  This is why I tell you over and over that Jesus loves you.

We are so quick to point the finger of guilt at people but many times we refuse to accept the fact that we also hurt people and break the heart of our Saviour.  We need to understand that none of us are perfect.  We all sin and hurt Jesus at times.  However, when we do sin, Jesus pleads our case with God.

We read in the Bible.  “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not.  And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:” (1 John 2:1).  We have a compassionate loving and forgiving Heavenly Father.  Thank You, Jesus, for pleading our case with the Father.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for not always spreading Your unconditional love like we should.  I pray for everyone who is hurting.  Please comfort and encourage them as You have done for me through the years.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

June 13, 2016