A BIRTHDAY OF LOVE

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2:11
King James Version

Today is my birthday and I thank God for giving me more time to serve my precious Saviour. However, one joyous and happy day there was another birthday, a birthday of love, unconditional love the day Jesus was born. This precious little Baby grew up and went to the cross and allowed them to crucify Him so we can be saved.

What a privilege and joy has been mine to have served Jesus for over twenty years by writing devotions and by telling people that Jesus loves them and that He loves them unconditionally. How it encourages us to know that our family and our friends love us but nobody loves us like Jesus loves us and nobody ever will. No matter how many times we hurt Him, our precious Saviour still loves us.

When I lived in Texas, one of my pastors said "If you want to fly higher than a kite, start bragging on Jesus". It is impossible to put into words the happiness and joy that floods my heart when I spend time with Jesus.

We used to sing a version of Happy Birthday in Sunday school that I love. I haven't heard it lately. I love the words. "Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Born again means salvation, how many have you?"

What about you? Have you been born again by the cleansing redeeming blood of Jesus that He shed for our sins on the cross? If not, I urge you to give your heart and life to Jesus right now. You will have a happiness and joy that you will never find in this world.

Heavenly Father, I love You. Thank You for all You have done for me. I pray for all who are hurting, lonely, discouraged, going through dark valleys and those who feel like going to bed and staying there. I pray that You will comfort them as You have done for me so many times. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.

Joanne Lowe
July 7, 2020