Christian Writers Circle

The Grace of Giving
by Judy Hitson

John 3:16 NKJV For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Our Lord Jesus gave His all that we may have eternal life. He left His Home in heaven to live on earth as the Son of God and Son of Man. He sacrificed His life to die on a cross for the sake of sinners to be saved and live forever. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. (John 1:29)

Father in heaven gave His only begotten Son because of His love for the world that whoever believes in Him may have everlasting life.

How can we follow in His steps?

Are we, am I, willing to surrender all to Him, sacrificing our lives for His sake that others come to know Him and serve Him, Lord Jesus Christ?

To follow in the steps of our Father in heaven for the grace of giving is to love the world and give Christ in us, the hope of glory (Col. 1:27) in sacrificial love that whoever believes in Him will have everlasting life. Some translations say eternal life.

In John 3:17 we learn Jesus did not come into the world to condemn the world but that men might be saved through Him.

Let us bow down in worship of the King of kings and Lord of lords who gave His all for us.

Prayer: Lord help us deny ourselves, take up our cross daily and follow You Jesus Christ (Luke 9:23). Amen.