OUR SAVIOUR

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

Romans 5:8
King James Version

Robert Harkness wrote the inspiring and heart touching hymn "I Have A Savior". Every time I hear these words, I am amazed that Jesus loves us so much. "I have a Savior, He died for me In cruel anguish on Calv’ry’s tree. I do not merit such love divine, Only God’s mercy makes Jesus mine."

Charles H. Gabriel wrote another beautiful hymn about our precious Saviour "I Stand Amazed In The Presence". The words in this hymn bring tears to my eyes to think that Jesus loves me so much.
"For me it was in the garden He prayed: Not My will, but Thine. He had no tears for His own griefs, But sweat drops of blood for mine." I don't deserve such mercy and love yet Jesus loves me.

I was a very angry person most of my life. I had been beaten, raped, cursed and told many times that I was no good. I didn't like anyone. I especially didn't like myself. For many years, I couldn't look in the mirror.
i blamed everyone for what I had gone through until one day I heard Billy Graham say in a crusade "Don't you blame your parents. There comes a time in all of our lives when we make the decision to do right or wrong".

It's a lot easier to blame others than to accept the fact that it is our fault, isn't it? I'm so glad we have a compassionate forgiving Saviour Who loves us unconditionally.

Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me unconditionally and for adopting me into Your family. I'm sorry for the times when I don't always love others unconditionally as Jesus has commanded us to love.

Thank You for the privilege You have given me to serve Jesus. I love You, dear Saviour, and I love for the day when I will have the privilege to see You face to face. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.

Joanne Lowe
Oct\ober 31, 2020