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Christmas – Reminding us how much God loves us.

Written by:
Rich
Published on:
December 19, 2018

Christmas – Reminding us how much God loves us.

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

Barnes in his commentary said this, “For God so loved – This does not mean that God approved the conduct of men, but that he had benevolent feelings toward them, or was “earnestly desirous” of their happiness. God hates wickedness, but he still desires the Happiness of those who are sinful. “He hates the sin, but loves the sinner.” A parent may love his child and desire his welfare, and yet be strongly opposed to the conduct of that child. When we approve the conduct of another, this is the love of complacency; when we desire simply their happiness, this is the love of benevolence.”
He saw we were in trouble, unable to save ourselves and so God gave us a gift his son who went through extreme agonies, huge temptation and died on a cross. He tasted death and then rose again so we who believe will rise again. Yes I agree with Barnes, God desires my happiness. Wow, it brings tears to me, wow, he wants me to be happy.

Bless the work we do,
the words we say,
the love we share
and the grace we show,
on our daily walk
through this beautiful
and precious world.
Amen

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