ARE YOU WILLING

"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
King James Version

God loves us so much He gave His beloved Son to die on the cross for our sins. How much do you love Him and how much are you willing to do for Him? Are you willing to do whatever He asks you to do?

Several years ago when I lived in Texas, I went door to door when we had visitation at my church. I will never forget what this lady told me when I asked her "If God told you to sell your home and give the money to missions, would you do it?"

The lady didn't hesitate. She said "No, I worked hard for this house and it's mine". Nothing we have belongs to us. God gives us things to use because He loves us so much.

What about you? Are you serving Jesus? To serve Jesus, we have to shut off the television, get out of our comfort zone and tell people how much Jesus loves them and that He loves them so much He died for them.

May God help us to tell everyone we see that Jesus loves them so much He left His Father, His home and all that He had to come to earth and die on the cross for our sins so we can have our sins forgiven and go to Heaven when we die.

William A. Ogden wrote a hymn that should make all of us search our heart and see if we're willing to do what we sing?

"Sweet are the promises, kind is the word, Dearer far than any message man ever heard; Pure was the mind of Christ, sinless I see; He the great example is, and pattern for me.

Where He leads I’ll follow, Follow all the way. Where He leads I’ll follow, Follow Jesus ev’ry day.

Sweet is the tender love Jesus hath shown, sweeter far than any love that mortals have known; kind to the erring one, faithful is He the great example is, and pattern for me.

List to His loving words, Come unto Me; wary, heavy laden, there is sweet rest for thee; trust in His promises, faithful and sure; lean upon the Savior, and thy soul is secure."

Jesus, I don't deserve such love but I praise You and thank You for loving me when I was so unlovely. I look forward to the happy joyous day when I will have the privilege of seeing You face to face.

Joanne Lowe
May 3, 2023