I am sure at some point in our lives we have all heard, or memorized this verse. But have you ever really stopped and let it sink in what this verse means. As I was sitting hear reading God's word this verse came to my mind. God the creator of the universe loved us so much (not just the white Americans) that He gave His only begotten son (Jesus) that whoever will believe in Him (Jesus, his birth, death and resurrection) should not perish but have everlasting (eternal, live with Him forever) life. Lets think about this, most people say they believe in God, there are a lot who say they believe in Jesus, but does our lives reflect that belief. The demons even believe in Jesus and they shudder because they know who He is, the Son of the most High God. God wants to have an intimate relationship with us and the only way we can have that relationship is through His Son Jesus Christ. We can't have any unconfessed sin in our lives or the relationship will be broken. Our lives need to reflect what we say we believe. We have to follow in the ways of Jesus Christ.
I hear so many people say, I love Jesus, I am a Christian, but then their lives do not reflect that. When we accept Jesus Christ as our savior our lives are no longer ours to live as we want, we are to follow in Jesus footsteps and live as He lived. Is it easy, no but it sure is worth it. When I am walking with Him and following Him in what he wants me to do then and only then do I have joy in my heart. I want to please Him above all others because He is my Lord and my Savior and He died that I might have everlasting life.
Do You Love Him, let your life reflect it.
Have you read Max Lucado's "3:16- Numbers of Hope"?? It is so good! It really goes in depth on what the verse means. Have a great day!
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