The Unconditional Love of God

 

Have you ever really asked yourself, “Is the love of God really unconditional?” Most people vehemently affirm that His love is, while countless others still believe that His love is on condition. However, we know from both testaments that God has always revealed Himself as a God who loves unconditionally. The unconditional love of God is revealed in Jesus Christ.

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (KJV)

While the world went astray, God demonstrated His great love through sending Jesus Christ for man’s sin. But we must remember that the unconditional love of God towards us does not free man from God’s conditions as it pertains to salvation. The unconditional love of God makes it possible for man to receive the conditional terms of salvation; which is SIMPLE, believe on Jesus Christ.

Do not confuse the unconditional love of God with the conditional terms of salvation. God loves freely, but commands that all who would experience His love fully, come to Him and through Jesus Christ. The love of God is unconditional, yet His plan of salvation is upon the condition of faith in the work of His Son. Remember, it is the unconditional love of God that makes it possible for ALL to receive redemption in Christ.

Prayer of the Week:

“I thank you for your unconditional love. I praise you today for salvation in Jesus. Amen.”

No Other Name

 

In today’s fast-paced society and declining economy, who you know could be the difference between success and ruin. We know from life that if you are connected with the right people and mention their names, it could open up many doors for you. The same holds true in the Christian faith.

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12 (KJV)

As Christians, we have made the right connection when we received Jesus Christ. We have to remember that is through faith in His name that we are saved. It is through trusting in His name that we can make it through this life. His name is a strong tower. The Psalms declare that the righteous run to it and they are saved.

And it is by His name that we will enter into eternal life. There is no other name given whereby an individual can be saved. Be thankful unto God that you know the One whose name opens up the doors to life and life everlasting. 

Prayer of the Week:

 “I know that I can trust in the name of Christ. I thank you that you will never leave me or fail me. Amen.”

The Choice is Clear

 

There was an old Sunny Delight commercial where some kids come into their friend’s house and enter the kitchen. Upon entering, they open the refrigerator looking for something to drink. They began to call out the choices – soda, purple stuff, and the like and then they all agree on the Sunny Delight.

The other products paled in comparison to Sunny Delight. What is the point? Although there are many other beliefs, religions, and systems of worship, Christians should know that the choice they have made is the right choice, the clear choice, the only choice.

But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.1 Cor 8:6 (KJV)

We have to know as Christians that our belief in God is not a sign of arrogance, ignorance, or intolerance. We must know that God is truth and we cannot move from the truth of God revealed in Christ because of opposition.

Unlike other belief systems, we know that God’s salvation is available to ALL and given to ALL that will receive Him. With such goodness on display, the choice to come to God by Christ is the only clear choice.

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, I thank you for knowing you are true, and that salvation is in your Son. I desire to remain unwavering in my faith. Amen.”

Appreciate Christ

Receiving Christ in your life as Savior is the best thing that could happen to you. However, there are many who are miserable and unhappy in their walk with Christ. This is due largely in part to personal comfort and conveniences. Many are unappreciative of their salvation because life is not going how they would like for it to go.

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Psalms 1:1 (KJV)

God gives us all things to enjoy freely. However, the joy and happiness of the Christian should not rest in material possessions and worldly gain. Joy and happiness should be founded upon the Christian’s deliverance from a life of sin and the bondages that come with it.

In Psalm 1, the writer tells us that blessed or happy is the man who does righteousness. When you do not walk in the counsel of the ungodly or stand (live) in the way of sinners, this should fuel your happiness.

When you are able to overcome sin and desire righteousness, this should be the basis for your happiness. Why? Because righteousness will bless you and others in this life, and it will take you into the life that is to come. This is why you should appreciate your salvation even when life does not go how you would like it.

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, I thank you for your blessings. On this day, I make special mention of your salvation and deliverance from sin. I am grateful for all things. Amen”