Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
During our Lenten midweek worship services, the messages are focusing in on being able to explain the Gospel in as few words as possible. It is a good spiritual exercise and one our attention span deprived society needs.
Have you stopped to think there is a Bible verse that many men and women know and it only has 26 words? Got a guess? “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” That message is broadcast from heaven, from the cross, and from our churches today.
Why do we need that love? Because we fail in our love. “Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I love you! I love you! Yours forever, Marie. P.S. Congratulations on winning the state lottery!”
Our love can be fleeting. The Lord’s love is constant. Our love is based on our feelings. The Lord is love. Our love can be predicated on getting something in return. The Lord’s love is given knowing we can give Him nothing.
See the Lord’s love this Lent and always. A love that suffered. A love that flows. A love unshaken. A love given to the unlovable. A love that does not boast but gives salvation and peace and mercy.
The love of Christ is here for you. Hmm…The Gospel in . . .
In Christ,
Pastor