December- Week 4
Published by Durand on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 8:19 AM.
4th CANDLE- (purple) "CANDLE OF LOVE"
Read John 3:16-17 "This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again."
The more familiar something is the less we tend to value it. The message of John 3:16 has become the wallpaper in our lives instead of the masterpiece displayed in us and through us.
Read John 3:16-17 "This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again."
The more familiar something is the less we tend to value it. The message of John 3:16 has become the wallpaper in our lives instead of the masterpiece displayed in us and through us.
- God's love was given unselfishly. Have you ever given something of great worth away because of love? What must it have for God to deny his right to keep his only son on our behalf?
- God's love has been given unconditionally. God's word is painfully clear about us. We are undeserving of God's love. Hebrews 8:6-13 holds some astounding promises. We won't just know about God, we'll know him firsthand. We'll know his greatness as we understand our smallness. We'll know his forgiveness as we recognize our sinfulness. What have you learned about yourself and about God's unconditional love in these areas?
- God's love is unequalled by any one or any thing else. What does it mean for you to be completely forgiven and loved by someone who understands you so completely?
- God's love has been given without limit. Life can seem as temporary as the candle burning away. How does knowing that God's love for you is permanent encourage you to invest in your love for Him?
