Key Verse: 1 John 4:9-10, " 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."
How far would you go to demonstrate your Love for someone? If your first thought was, "Depends on who were talking about," then you're probably like most people. After all, you Love people differently, don't you? Think of your distant cousin you only see once every few years. Your Love for him or her is different than your Love for, say, your mom, right? The lengths you would go to show your Love for your mom probably a lot greater than the lengths you would go to show your Love for your cousin. You'd give up a kidney for mom. For cousin whatshername? Uh... not so much.
Read 1 John 4:9-10. We're back with our good friend John the Apostle. As we mentioned in last session's devotion, John knew Jesus as intimately as anyone. He was one of Jesus' most trusted disciples. In fact, John was known as "the beloved disciple." As much as anyone, John grasped the significance of Jesus' identity and His mission. John knew that God sent Jesus to this world. John knew Jesus was God's most precious gift to His creation.
Why was Jesus such a precious gift? Because Jesus was God's answer to the question of how we as humans could once-and-for-all pay our sin-debt. You see, God is perfectly good. Any sin is a sin against Him and His standards. God is also perfectly just. And all sin must be punished. If God didn't punish all sin, He wouldn't be worth our devotion. God sent Jesus to pay the debt for our sins, clearing the way for us to have eternal fellowship with God.
How far would you go to demonstrate your Love for someone? Not as far as God did to demonstrate His Love for you. God sent His only son to die for you. And Jesus willingly obeyed. Why? Because God loves you. Jesus loves you. Even when you are unlovable. That is amazing love!
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