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Thy Kingdom Come Day 1: Jesus

thy kingdom come day 1

Reading:
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him."John 3.16-17

Reflection:
John 3.16 is one of the best-known verses in the Bible because it emphasises God's love for everyone. Jesus didn't just love those who are easy to love, he loved the people who hated him, who despised him; he loved the people that others looked down on. He didn't just love some people – he loved the whole world.

This speaks about the action that God took to show us love – it shows us how love is an active word. God loved us so much that God sent Jesus for us. Not because of anything that we did, not because we deserved it; but because God is a loving God. God's love is selfless and sacrificial and shows us what we are worth. If God can love anyone, the least we can do is to do the same.

Prayer:
Loving God, thank you that you gave your Son, Jesus, for me and for all people. Help me accept the love that you showed me in sending your Son. I pray for my five friends. Please open their hearts to your love. And teach me to love more truly. Amen

Action:
Ask yourself: who is God putting across my path today and in what specific ways can I show God's love to them?

Adapted for website and FaceBook purposes from material written by Thelma Commey (Methodist Youth President 2019/2020)

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