FOR GOD SO LOVED
Today’s Text: 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)
Today’s Thoughts: God loves us so much that He was even prepared to send His Son to save us, knowing that he was going to be mocked, beaten, humiliated and murdered. Watching those last scenes of Christ’s life must have broken the Father’s heart. God knew all this would take place. He knew His Son would have to die if we were to live even before He created us, yet He still did. God and Jesus were both prepared to pay the price. That’s how much you are loved. All we have to do is believe in Christ. Believe that He is all He says He is. Believe that He truly does love you, and then love Him back. Show Him that you love Him by living to please Him. God loves you more than you will ever be able to comprehend – love Him back.
Today’s Testimony: At my church we often have what we call a Praise and Worship Service in which we share testimonies and sing songs together, as well as have a number of groups or individuals sing. A few years ago we had one and the topic was Praise God for Salvation. I thought the topic was a good one, and with me, whenever I hear of an interesting topic – I write a song. I therefore wrote a song which shares that title. Today I’d like to share the words of that song with you. However I’m only going to insert the chorus at the end.
Praise God For Salvation
Guilty, condemned, destined to die
We could not save ourselves, though some people try
Satan stood there smiling – he thought the battle had been won
But his joy soon turned to worry when God said He’d send His Son
Pardoned, redeemed, given a second chance
To live for Jesus Christ in every circumstance
We can live forever it is up to you and I
If we give our hearts to Jesus we will not have to die
This gift of grace is for you and me
But the greatest thing about it is that it is free
We just need to accept it and give our Lord control
He has promised He will cleanse us and once again make us whole
Lord I praise You for salvation
For the plan You worked out before creation
I praise You for coming to die so that we might have life
Lord I praise You for Your sacrifice
You died in our place
What an awesome gift of grace
Lord I praise You for salvation
Lord I praise You for salvation
Today’s Task: Praise God for salvation. Thank Him for sending His Son to die in your place. Thank Him that He loves you that much. Please accept His gift of salvation if you haven’t already. Christ gave His life for you – give your life to Him.We could not save ourselves, though some people try
Satan stood there smiling – he thought the battle had been won
But his joy soon turned to worry when God said He’d send His Son
Pardoned, redeemed, given a second chance
To live for Jesus Christ in every circumstance
We can live forever it is up to you and I
If we give our hearts to Jesus we will not have to die
This gift of grace is for you and me
But the greatest thing about it is that it is free
We just need to accept it and give our Lord control
He has promised He will cleanse us and once again make us whole
Lord I praise You for salvation
For the plan You worked out before creation
I praise You for coming to die so that we might have life
Lord I praise You for Your sacrifice
You died in our place
What an awesome gift of grace
Lord I praise You for salvation
Lord I praise You for salvation
Today’s Thanks: O Lord I thank You that You so loved the world that You gave Your one and only Son to suffer and die so that we could have the chance to live eternally. It makes no sense because we are so unworthy, but I thank You that You think with the heart of a loving God and not with a heart like ours. I thank You for Your amazing gift. Help us to accept it. I praise You for salvation. Amen.
