If we are honest, we would have to admit that we are all drawn to some people more than to others. It is easy to be friendly with those who are friendly. It is quite normal to like the likeable. Seems some people are just easy to love; they have a personality and characteristics that draw the attention and affection of others. The point is; human love is often a response to the positive qualities of another. God's love is not that way!
The closer we get to Christmas the more my heart has been drawn to the great truth in Romans 5 I read a while back. It is the very essence of Christmas. It tells us that God expressed his love for humanity (for you and me) while we were "without strength" (5:6), "ungodly"(5:6), "sinners" (5:8), "God's enemies" (5:10). In other words God loves you not because of, but in spite of who you are! It wasn't a reaction but a decision on his part to love us when we were unlovely. Romans 5:8 NIV tells us: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." What amazing love!
You Are My King
Words and Music by Billy James Foote
I'm forgiven because You were forsaken
I'm accepted, You were condemned
I'm alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again.
Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King, should die for me?
Amazing love, I know it's true
It's my joy to honor You
In all I do, to honor You
You are my King
You are my King
Jesus, You are my King
You are my King
CCLI #2456623
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