John 3:1-18; Ephesians 2:1-10-Sunday’s suggested hymn of the day is LSB 571 God loved the world so that He gave. The hymn tells the story of salvation from beginning to end. It teaches the faith and is a hymn that can easily be put to memory. We are now in the middle of our journey through Lent. The cross becomes ever clearer. As you meditate on this hymn, rejoice in your salvation.
In the New Testament, Jesus’ life is unfolded
and was revealed to all who listened. The promise of love and salvation came to
fulfillment in Jesus who was sent by the God so we may not perish and in order
that we may live in God’s presence.
It was because of love, the love of the
Father to us that he gave his only Son for our ransom, so we may live, so we
may be restored to life.
How are we in our following of Jesus? Are we
enjoying life and salvation in Him? Have we changed our old ways to the ways of
God? Do we follow His will heartily just like Jesus who obeyed his Father until
his last moment here on earth? Do we bring love and salvation in our families,
in our circle of friends, and in our communities?
The Lord has not condemned the world even if
people have disobeyed and displeased Him very much. He has come to save us and
do we believe in this? During the time of Jesus, a few good men and women
believed in him and followed him. Though not always faithful and obedient,
God’s mercy is enough. It is not of human standards but of God’s. Jesus is
God’s best gesture of his love for us for only thru Jesus that we are
reconnected to God every time we falter and fail. Do we really believe the
great love of God to us? Faith is a gift for those who receive it.
When a person has love, one has salvation.
When a person has love, one experiences God. When a person has love, one is not
condemned but saved. When a person has love, one grows in grace and lives in
peace. The fact is, God the Father sent his Son, and the Son obeyed so must we
obey to God. When we are sent to love, do we love without conditions and
boundaries? When we are sent to share love, do we share it willingly and
joyfully with others?[1]
[1] https://interaksyon.philstar.com/lifestyle/2017/06/11/78256/reflection-god-so-loved-the-world-that-he-sent-his-only-son/
[2] Collect for Lent 4, Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis
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