"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." John 3:16 (The Message)
The bible expounds on God's ultimate act of love. John 15:13 states, "No one has greater love [no one has shown stronger affection] than to lay down (give up) his own life for his friends." While Romans 5:7-8 says, "Now it is an extraordinary thing for one to give his life even for an upright man, though perhaps for a noble and lovable and generous benefactor someone might even dare to die. But God shows and clearly proves His [own] love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) died for us."
Lucifer (Satan) was once the light of heaven, and felt this love daily as he was the principal worshiper of heaven. Yet his own pride cast him out of the presence of this divine love and into eternal damnation. Why do you think he hates us so much? He can never let the light of that love reflect upon his soul any longer, and its tearing him apart.
Friends I am convinced that this is the greatest love story ever told. How one man could leave the comforts and riches of heaven to save a world destined to die? Its really hard for me to fathom. It is true many of us would die for people who love us and we love in return, but God didn't place a limitation or requisite to love He wanted ALL to experience the depth of His love.
I pray that all of us would rejoice more than ever in the wonderful sacrifice made for us, so much so that we make a concerted effort to share it with those who don't know it. God didn't want us to hoard His love all to ourselves by keeping it a secret. He wanted us spread this amazing story to others so that they can grasp the true depth of His love for ALL.
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