A Gift With Purpose

Good Morning!! Jesus Christ demonstrated the enduring love God has for humanity by dying on the cross and shedding his blood for our sins. He arose on the first day of the week as another demonstration of God's enduring love.

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!—2 Corinthians 9:15 (NRSV)

In the third chapter of the Gospel of John, Jesus explained to Nicodemus, a Pharisee, that God had a purpose in sending the Son of man. Jesus understood that He would give His own life for us, so that if we put our belief in Him, we would not perish but instead have everlasting life.

Christ now makes intercession for all those who have put their faith in Him.

Father God, as we prepare to celebrate Your son's resurrection, remind us of what our salvation cost You. May we remember that Jesus lived, died, and rose from the dead, as the fulfillment of Your love for all of us. Amen.

"Look around at what you have, whether it’s a lot or a little, …and be thankful."