The Love of God
Hebrews 10:19-25 (NIV) 19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another —and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Today is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
As we begin another day, let’s consider the great sacrifice Jesus made for us. In the Old Testament, sin was atoned for by the blood sacrifice of animals. But once was never enough. So Jesus came to be the perfect sacrifice, once for all, and it is through his blood we are saved.
Can there ever be a greater love than the love of God? I am reminded of the song “The Love of God.”
1 The love of God is greater far
than tongue or pen can ever tell;
it goes beyond the highest star,
and reaches to the lowest hell;
the guilty pair, bowed down with care,
God gave His Son to win;
His erring child He reconciled,
and pardoned from his sin.
Refrain:
O love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure:
the saints’ and angels’ song!
May we today and every day be thankful for the sacrifice of Jesus, and may we live according to the example set by Him.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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