"His (God's) message was not, 'Come to God or you'll burn in hell.' His message was, 'God's kingdom has come near you and you can become a participant in it. You have a Father who loves you more than any other person ever has or ever will, and you can now discover what it means to have a daily relationship with Him. If you choose not to, then your own sin will destroy you utterly and completely." Wayne Jacobsen "He Loves Me"
This quote stuck out to me this morning as I was reading quietly before everyone woke up. It was a complete reminder of how much HE loves me. And confirmed the fact that I don’t love Him just for the gifts He gives me, I love Him because He first loved me!
Another line from the book a paragraph down says, “If you want His gifts without wanting Him, you cheat yourself out of the best portion.”
I love when my children run up to me and say, “I love you, Mommy” and don't expect anything in return. Just think how much more our Lord loves to hear us say, “I love you, Lord.”
Have you told the Lord lately that you love Him? Have you discovered the treasure that the Lord has for you – HIS love? What have you done to seek out that love?
Remember, He has drawn near to you, have you drawn near to Him?
Rose Horton
Rest, Refresh, Restore
A Well-Watered Garden
Isaiah 58:11
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