Jesus Christ Lord Of Love

This is a reminder for us that everything we do here at Grace Church is about Jesus Christ. It isn’t about getting more people through the door. It isn’t about a building, or money, though all of those things are necessary and good.

We gather together because of Jesus. We are a church because of Jesus. We are the Body of Christ.

And today is about a celebration of Him and the new year He has given us.

Let’s begin with prayer.

D. L. Moody once said, “Show me a church where there is love, and I will show you a church that is a power in the community. In Chicago a few years ago a little boy attended a Sunday school I know of. When his parents moved to another part of the city the little fellow still attended the same Sunday school, although it meant a long, tiresome walk each way. A friend asked him why he went so far, and told him that there were plenty of others just as good nearer his home.

‘They may be as good for others, but not for me,’ was his reply.

‘Why not?’ she asked.

‘Because they love a fellow over there,’ he replied.

If only we could make the world believe that we loved them there would be fewer empty churches, and a smaller proportion of our population who never darken a church door. Let love replace duty in our church relations, and the world will soon be evangelized.”

The Church, the Body of Christ should be characterized by love. After all, we serve the Lord of love.

This morning we are going to look at a passage that gives us a unique picture of Jesus.

This morning we are going to briefly look at a passage that I believe gives us a unique picture of Jesus. In our passage Jesus is asked to eat at the home of a Pharisee. And what takes place there is something that I find both convicting and enlightening. There are many things that could be said about this passage; we could probably spend weeks looking at it. But what we are going to see this morning is how two different people interact with Jesus. This whole passage is about love, and it teaches us some very interesting things. I believe that what we learn in this passage will enable us to love more and to love better. First of all we learn about how…

From this picture we learn three things Jesus loves.

In our passage Jesus is asked to eat at the home of a Pharisee. What takes place there teaches us important lessons about love.

We are going to see two people interact with Jesus. And we are going to learn why they are so different.

But what we are going to see this morning is how two different people interact with Jesus. This whole passage is about love, and it teaches us some very interesting things. I believe that what we learn in this passage will enable us to love more and to love better. First of all we learn about how…

What we learn in this passage will enable us to love more and to love better.

First of all we learn about how…

1. Jesus Christ Loves Sinners vv. 36-39

Before we get into this passage I want to clear up what might be confusing to some.

In Scripture we have recorded for us two instances where Jesus is anointed by oil and they sound almost identical.

Matthew, Mark, and John record Mary (sister of Martha & Lazarus) anointing Jesus and He proclaims that it is done for His burial.

Before we get into this passage I want to clear up what might be confusing to some. In Scripture we have recorded for us two instances where Jesus is anointed by oil and they sound almost identical. Matthew, Mark, and John record Mary (sister of Martha & Lazarus) anointing Jesus and He proclaims that it is done for His burial. Here in Luke the woman is not named, it is not near Jesus death, and certain other circumstances are different. Because of these differences I believe it is best to view these as two separate occurrences and not the same incident. I want to focus on this anointing because it is really all about love. There are essentially two things to learn about love in these first verses. First of all…

Here in Luke the woman is not named, it is not near Jesus death, and certain other circumstances are different.

Because of these differences I believe it is best to view these as two separate occurrences and not the same incident.

I want to focus on this anointing because it is really all about love.

These first few verses introduce us to our people who will interact with Jesus.

Person #1…

a. The sinner who understands vv. 36-38

READ v. 36

Jesus is eating at the home of one of the spiritual elites of His time.

So Jesus is invited to eat, Jesus goes and while they are eating a woman comes in and stands behind Jesus at His feet. Now you might think the actions of the woman seem strange. But in that day it was actually a custom for people to go in and out of a house where a famous teacher was. Random people would come in and listen for awhile. So this woman comes, verse 37 tells us that she is a sinner. This word sinner is used to describe someone who continually commits sin. The way it is used seems to suggest that she was known for being a sinner. Verse 37 also tells us she knew Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house. That this woman is willing to go there to see Jesus is significant. The Pharisees had nothing to do with people like her. Yet she willingly shows up at one of their houses. The last thing we learn from verse 37 is that she brings an alabaster box or flask of ointment. Alabaster is a form of marble, they used it to house perfume and ointment, and usually it was very expensive.

This is one of the guys who is supposed to have it all figured out when it comes to Spiritual things.

READ v. 37

Now you might think the actions of the woman seem strange. But in that day it was actually a custom for people to go in and out of a house where a famous teacher was.

Random people would come in and listen for awhile.

Notice the description of this woman.

“Who was a sinner.”

This word sinner is used to describe someone who continually commits sin. The way it is used seems to suggest that she was known for being a sinner. Verse 37 also tells us she knew Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house. That this woman is willing to go there to see Jesus is significant. The Pharisees had nothing to do with people like her. Yet she willingly shows up at one of their houses. The last thing we learn from verse 37 is that she brings an alabaster box or flask of ointment. Alabaster is a form of marble, they used it to house perfume and ointment, and usually it was very expensive.

This word sinner is used to describe someone who continually commits sin.

The way it is used seems to suggest that she was known for being a sinner.

We know she is a sinner and we know she finds out Jesus is eating at this Pharisee’s house.

That this woman is willing to go there to see Jesus is significant.

The Pharisees had nothing to do with people like her. Yet she willingly shows up at one of their houses.

The last thing we learn from this verse is that she brings an alabaster flask of ointment (S). 2500 yo

Alabaster is a form of marble, they used it to house perfume and ointment, and usually it was very expensive.

So. A woman who is a sinner comes into the house of a Pharisee bringing expensive oil.

READ v. 38

In that time they would sit in a reclined position with feet facing away from table.

First, she just stands there weeping.

Why?

Because she understands.

She understands who Jesus is and she understands what He has come to do!

She washed Jesus’ feet with her tears, wiped them with her hair, kissed them and anointed them with the ointment.

All of these actions were ongoing. She didn’t just do these once. She continually did them.

What this shows me is humility.

It is recognition of her own unworthiness and the worth of the one she is anointing.

She is continually weeping and wiping his feet, kissing and anointing them.

What do you imagine the reaction in the room was?

Do you think everyone just calmly kept on eating while this is going on?

How would you have reacted?

Say you are having a meal with some famous Christian leader and suddenly a prostitute comes in and starts doing this…what would you do?

This is a demonstration of her love!

She wants to serve her Savior and she doesn’t care what anyone thinks!

This isn’t about her. It is about Jesus.

Do we live our lives like that? Are we willing to humbly serve the Lord regardless of what people will think of us?

This is the first person we meet. The sinner who understands.

In the next verse we meet…

b. The sinner who denies v. 39

Can you hear the pride and arrogance in the thoughts of the Pharisee?

Notice, not only does he think himself better than this woman, he thinks he is better than Jesus!

He concludes that if Jesus really knew who was touching Him, He wouldn’t allow it.

Oh beloved, Jesus knows who we are. He knows what we are. And He chooses us anyway! Amen?

This Pharisee decides that Jesus must not be a prophet because He is allowing this woman to touch Him and make Him ceremonially unclean.

He thinks to himself that if Jesus was a prophet He would know the kind of woman who is touching Him and He wouldn’t allow her to touch Him. So this Pharisee concludes that Jesus must not be a prophet because He is allowing this woman to touch Him and make Him ceremonially unclean. The Pharisee knows that she is a sinner. So either she obviously looked like one, or she had quite the reputation in the city. Either way you look at it this woman was a known and not very well liked woman. Yet here she is demonstrating her love for Jesus by humbly washing His feet with tears and wiping them with her hair. Really think about that! Sandals + dirt roads = nasty feet! & she is wiping them with her hair! This is a love and devotion that you don’t often see! Love to the point of sacrificing! And instead of being awed by her expression of devotion the Pharisees are horrified that Jesus would allow her to touch Him! But I have to ask, what would I do? What would you do? Would we be convicted by her willingness to express her love? Or would we reject her just as the Pharisee’s do? The pride of these Pharisees prevented them from showing love to Jesus, or this woman. What about you? Are you demonstrating clearly for all to see that you love Jesus?! Are you boldly serving Him even when it means people will mock you? What about sinners; how do you view them? Jesus viewed them as lost souls in need of a savior! But so often we view them as annoyances! In our pride we think of ourselves as better when all we are is redeemed sinners! We are no better and no worse than sinners…we have simply been forgiven. So this sinful woman demonstrates her love for Jesus. Next…

This Pharisee is denying who Jesus is. He is denying his own sin and need of a Savior.

Why is Jesus at Simon’s house? Why is He talking to him? Why is He about to correct Simon?

The Pharisee knows that she is a sinner.

Because Jesus loves sinners! Even those who don’t think they are!

Either she obviously looked like one, or she had quite the reputation in the city.

Regardless, this woman was a known and not very well liked woman.

Yet here she is demonstrating her love for Jesus by humbly washing His feet with tears and wiping them with her hair.

Can you hear the pride and arrogance in the thoughts of the Pharisee? He thinks to himself that if Jesus was a prophet He would know the kind of woman who is touching Him and He wouldn’t allow her to touch Him. So this Pharisee concludes that Jesus must not be a prophet because He is allowing this woman to touch Him and make Him ceremonially unclean. The Pharisee knows that she is a sinner. So either she obviously looked like one, or she had quite the reputation in the city. Either way you look at it this woman was a known and not very well liked woman. Yet here she is demonstrating her love for Jesus by humbly washing His feet with tears and wiping them with her hair. Really think about that! Sandals + dirt roads = nasty feet! & she is wiping them with her hair! This is a love and devotion that you don’t often see! Love to the point of sacrificing! And instead of being awed by her expression of devotion the Pharisees are horrified that Jesus would allow her to touch Him! But I have to ask, what would I do? What would you do? Would we be convicted by her willingness to express her love? Or would we reject her just as the Pharisee’s do? The pride of these Pharisees prevented them from showing love to Jesus, or this woman. What about you? Are you demonstrating clearly for all to see that you love Jesus?! Are you boldly serving Him even when it means people will mock you? What about sinners; how do you view them? Jesus viewed them as lost souls in need of a savior! But so often we view them as annoyances! In our pride we think of ourselves as better when all we are is redeemed sinners! We are no better and no worse than sinners…we have simply been forgiven. So this sinful woman demonstrates her love for Jesus. Next…

Stop for a minute and really think about that!

Sandals + dirt roads = nasty feet! (S)

And she is wiping them with her hair!

This is a love and devotion that you don’t often see!

Love to the point of sacrificing!

Instead of being awed by her expression of devotion, the Pharisees are horrified that Jesus would allow her to touch Him!

But I have to ask, what would I do? What would you do?

Would we be convicted by her willingness to express her love? Or would we reject her just as the Pharisee’s do?

The pride of these Pharisees prevented them from showing love to Jesus, or this woman.

Why is Jesus at Simon’s house? Why is He talking to him? Why is He about to correct Simon?

Because Jesus loves sinners! Even those who don’t think they are!

Whether you know your sin or deny your sin, Jesus loves you.

Hear me please.

Jesus loves you. Jesus died for you. Jesus want to have a relationship with you.

Do you know Him?

Jesus Christ loves sinners. Do we?

I believe we do. I want to commend you, people of Grace Church. I think we have shown love this year.

We can always do better, but I believe we have done well.

People know we love Jesus. People see us being bold in our service. We have been welcoming, and I am proud of you.

Now, in this new year, let’s do even more!

May we understand our own need and the need of those around us.

May we demonstrate our love for Jesus.

Sing with me…

“Wonderful, Merciful, Savior” (v. 1)

Why is Jesus at Simon’s house? Why is He talking to him? Why is He about to correct Simon?

Because Jesus loves sinners! Even those who don’t think they are!

Whether you know your sin or deny your sin, Jesus loves you.

Jesus Christ Loves Sinners.

Hear me please.

Secondly…

2. Jesus Christ Loves Stories vv. 40-43

Jesus loves you. Jesus died for you. Jesus want to have a relationship with you.

Do you know Him?

Jesus Christ Loves Stories

Have you noticed that?

Jesus told a lot of stories, we call them parables.

Ok, put your imagination on.

Imagine that you are there; this woman has been doing this for who knows how long.

You are there; you can see in the Pharisee’s faces what they think of this woman and what they think of Jesus for allowing her to touch Him.

Ok, put your imagination on again, imagine that you are there; this woman has been doing this for who knows how long. You are there; you can see in the Pharisee’s faces what they think of this woman and what they think of Jesus for allowing her to touch Him. The atmosphere is growing tense. Then suddenly, Jesus opens His mouth. What is Jesus going to say? That is what we have next…

The atmosphere is growing tense.

Then suddenly, Jesus opens His mouth. Finally!

What is Jesus going to say?

This is where He tells a story. Why?

That is what we have next…

Two reasons. Reason #1…

a. Stories explain vv. 40-42

READ v. 40

I love this phrase “Jesus answered.” Simon had spoken to himself!

Jesus answers the deepest thoughts of our hearts.

That is where He deals with us.

We can look good on the outside, Simon did, but Jesus is interested in our hearts!

Jesus tells Simon he has something to say Simon responds master (teacher) go ahead (what else could he say, really?).

READ v. 41

Jesus tells a story about two people who owe a man money. 500 denarii and 50 denarii. 1 denarii was a day’s wage. So both of these debts are huge!

READ v. 42

The one who lent them the money simply forgives their debt.

The same event has happened to them both.

They both owed money and they both had their debt cancelled.

Jesus asks Simon which one of the debtors would love the lender more.

What Jesus does here is very interesting. He basically presents love as a reaction.

These debtors love the lender for the simple reason that he cancelled their debt.

If you were one of these debtors, how would you feel?

Beloved, we are these debtors!

Each one of us had a debt of sin that we couldn’t pay!

Over and over again in Scripture we are told that we cannot earn our salvation, and that death is the penalty of sin.

Our sin debt was cancelled by Jesus Christ; our response to this ought to be one of love!

Our sin debt was cancelled by Jesus Christ; our response to this ought to be one of love! When we realize what has been done for us we should react with love! Simon responds to Jesus’ question in the next verse. From Simon’s response we learn…

When we realize what has been done for us we should react with love!

Jesus is using this story to explain why this woman is washing His feet, and why He is allowing her to.

Jesus ends with a question. Who will love the one who forgave more?

Simon responds to Jesus’ question in the next verse.

Why does Jesus love stories? Because they explain. Reason #2…

b. Stories expose v. 43

READ v. 43

The point of this parable is not for those saved as children to saw “I must not love much because I wasn’t forgiven of much.”

The point is that all of us need to realize and admit just how much forgiveness we need!

Simon’s answer here is actually kind of humorous.

I think that he knows where Jesus is going and he is reluctant to answer.

He says “I suppose.”

Simon’s answer here is actually kind of humorous. I think that he knows where Jesus is going and he is reluctant to answer. He says I suppose. Jesus has left Simon without a way out. I think that Simon has already figured out how Jesus is going to apply this parable, but he has to answer truthfully so he says the one who was forgiven more. Jesus tells him that he has rightly judged. The point of the parable is that those who have been forgiven more love more. The conclusion is that love is a reaction to the forgiveness that is given. How much have you been forgiven today? Because of what you have been forgiven, what should your reaction be? As believers on Jesus Christ we have been forgiven! So we ought to love the Lord more! We have seen how a sinful woman demonstrates her love for Jesus and we have seen Jesus telling a parable about love. Lastly we learn that…

Jesus has left Simon without a way out.

I think that Simon has already figured out how Jesus is going to apply this parable, but he has to answer truthfully so he says the one who was forgiven more.

Jesus tells him that he has rightly judged.

The point of this parable is not for those saved as children to say “I must not love much because I wasn’t forgiven of much.”

The point is that all of us need to realize and admit just how much forgiveness we need!

The point of the parable is that those who have been forgiven more love more.

The conclusion is that love is a reaction to the forgiveness that is given.

How much have we been forgiven?

Because of what we have been forgiven, what should our reaction be?

As believers on Jesus Christ we have been forgiven!

So we ought to love the Lord more!

Sing with me…

“Wonderful, Merciful, Savior” (v. 2)

Jesus Christ loves sinners.

Jesus Christ loves stories.

Lastly…

3. Jesus Christ Loves To Save vv. 44-50

The point is that all of us need to realize and admit just how much forgiveness we need!

Jesus Christ Loves To Save

Two ideas in this phrase.

1 - He loves doing it

Jesus loves saving people!

2 - His love motivates it

states that the motivation of salvation is the love of God!

How do you know how much someone loves you?

They show you right? They do things to demonstrate their love.

Jesus demonstrated His love through the greatest sacrifice ever!

The deeper issue in this story is that love is an action word. Love needs to be demonstrated.

They do things to demonstrate their love. That is the deeper issue in this story. Jesus told the parable as a set up to say what he does next. All of this is done so that Jesus can demonstrate the difference in the love of this woman and Simon. So first of all…

How do you know how much someone loves you? They show you right? They do things to demonstrate their love. That is the deeper issue in this story. Jesus told the parable as a set up to say what he does next. All of this is done so that Jesus can demonstrate the difference in the love of this woman and Simon. So first of all…

Jesus told the parable as a set up to say what he does next.

All of this is done so that Jesus can demonstrate the need to know how much we have been forgiven, so that our love can increase.

These last few verses teach us about this woman’s love. We see first of all…

a. Salvation displayed vv. 44-46

Salvation displayed

READ v. 44

Here is the difference between Simon and the woman.

Simon didn’t even do for Jesus the kind of things that were common courtesy for that day!

As mentioned before, dirt roads and sandals make for nasty feet!

So the custom and courtesy was to provide water for foot washing whenever someone came to your house.

Simon doesn’t do this.

To me this clearly shows that Simon didn’t believe that Jesus was the Messiah.

In contrast to Simon’s attitude and behavior we have this woman who washes Jesus’ feet with her tears and wipes them with her hair!

Her faith is evident in her actions

READ v. 45

Here is the difference between Simon and the woman. Simon didn’t even do for Jesus the kind of things that were common courtesy for that day! As mentioned before, dirt roads and sandals make for nasty feet! And so the custom and courtesy was to provide water for foot washing whenever someone came to your house. Simon doesn’t do this. To me this clearly shows that Simon didn’t believe that Jesus was the Messiah. In contrast to Simon’s attitude and behavior we have this woman who washes Jesus’ feet with her tears and wipes them with her hair! In verse 45 another custom is mentioned. It was customary to greet guests with a kiss. Simon once again fails to give Jesus even the common courtesy of the day. This sinful woman kisses Jesus’ feet! Finally Jesus points out that Simon hadn’t anointed Him and yet this woman was anointing His feet! Jesus gives His conclusion about what the behavior of the two reveals in verse 47. But before we get to that, think about the difference in how these two people treated Jesus. Here is Simon, a Pharisee, considered by most to be one of the Spiritual elite. Yet he denies to a traveling teacher the common courtesies of the day. Then you have this woman who is called a sinner, yet she shows a profound love and reverence for Jesus. We are going to find out what made the difference in the next few verses. But first let’s ask ourselves which one’s actions most resemble our own. Are you giving to the Lord the love and reverence that He deserves? It ought to be clear to everyone we come in contact with that we love the Lord and belong to Him! How much do you love the Lord? Can people see it in how you act? The last thing we want to look at this morning is the connection between…

Another custom is mentioned here.

It was customary to greet guests with a kiss.

Simon once again fails to give Jesus even the common courtesy of the day.

This sinful woman kisses Jesus’ feet!

READ v. 46

Finally Jesus points out that Simon hadn’t anointed Him and yet this woman was anointing His feet! Jesus gives His conclusion about what the behavior of the two reveals in verse 47. But before we get to that, think about the difference in how these two people treated Jesus. Here is Simon, a Pharisee, considered by most to be one of the Spiritual elite. Yet he denies to a traveling teacher the common courtesies of the day. Then you have this woman who is called a sinner, yet she shows a profound love and reverence for Jesus. We are going to find out what made the difference in the next few verses. But first let’s ask ourselves which one’s actions most resemble our own. Are you giving to the Lord the love and reverence that He deserves? It ought to be clear to everyone we come in contact with that we love the Lord and belong to Him! How much do you love the Lord? Can people see it in how you act? The last thing we want to look at this morning is the connection between…

Finally Jesus points out that Simon hadn’t anointed Him and yet this woman was anointing His feet!

Think about the difference in how these two people treated Jesus.

Here is Simon, a Pharisee, considered by most to be one of the Spiritual elite.

Yet he denies to a traveling teacher the common courtesies of the day.

Then you have this woman who is called a sinner, yet she shows a profound love and reverence for Jesus.

Which person’s actions most resemble our own?

Are we giving to the Lord the love and reverence that He deserves?

It ought to be clear to everyone we come in contact with that we love the Lord and belong to Him!

How much do we love the Lord? People need to see it in how we act!

We see this woman’s salvation displayed. Finally we have…

b. Salvation described vv. 47-50

The last thing we want to look at this morning is the connection between…

Salvation described

READ v. 47

This woman’s sins are forgiven.

Not because of her love, her love is motivated by forgiveness. We’ll find out why she is forgiven in v. 50.

Why does she love more? Because she better realizes the depth of forgiveness that has been given to her.

Again, does that mean those of us saved at an early age cannot love the Lord with this same depth?

Not at all! But I believe that oftentimes it takes us longer to realize just how much forgiveness we needed.

I think that sometimes we think that it took less forgiveness to save us than it did others.

The truth is, we are all equally in need of a savior because we are all equally born with a sin nature.

The more I come to understand just how much forgiveness Jesus has given me, the more I will love Him.

A weak love is caused by misunderstanding my need of forgiveness.

This man Simon was content in his own righteousness.

He didn’t think he needed Jesus!

Does that mean those of us saved at an early age cannot love the Lord with this same depth? Not at all, but I believe that oftentimes it takes us longer to realize just how much forgiveness we needed. I think that sometimes we think that it took less forgiveness to save us than it did others. But the truth is that we are all equally in need of a savior because we are all equally born with a sin nature. This man Simon was content in his own righteousness. He didn’t think he needed Jesus! That is the difference! The woman knew beyond a doubt that she needed forgiveness and cleansing, while Simon and the Pharisees felt perfectly fine with their legalistic righteousness. Then Jesus tells the woman that her sins are forgiven. Everyone is shocked and thinks to themselves, who is He to say that her sins are forgiven.

Folks, that is the difference!

The woman knew beyond a doubt that she needed forgiveness and cleansing, while Simon and the Pharisees felt perfectly fine with their legalistic righteousness.

READ vv. 48-49

This blows everyone away. Everyone is shocked, thinking to themselves, who is He to say that her sins are forgiven?

READ v. 50

Why she is forgiven?

It is her faith that has saved her!

It was not her actions that saved her, they were the evidence. Her faith saved her.

You see the whole process starts with God’s love.

You see the whole process starts with God’s love. He loves us and that leads Him to offer us forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ. When we experience that forgiveness then it makes us love Him all the more.

He loves us and that leads Him to offer us forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ.

When we experience that forgiveness then it makes us love Him all the more.

The depth of our love is determined by forgiveness!

It was not her actions that saved her, they were the evidence. Her faith saved her.

We realize just how much we needed forgiveness and that causes us to love Him all the more.

So the depth of love is determined by forgiveness! We realize just how much we needed forgiveness and that causes us to love Him all the more. As we think about communion this morning. Do you realize how much you have been forgiven? Have you been forgiven? If you have never trusted Jesus Christ as your savior we invite you to do that today. We went through some verses in Romans earlier and they tell us to believe on Jesus Christ for salvation and forgiveness of sin. If you know the Lord, can anyone tell? What are you doing in your life that would make people say that you are a child of God?

As we think about communion this morning.

Do you realize how much you have been forgiven?

Have you been forgiven?

If you have never trusted Jesus Christ as your savior we invite you to do that today.

In Romans we are told to believe on Jesus Christ for salvation and forgiveness of sin.

For those of us who know the Lord, can anyone tell?

What are we doing in our lives that would make people say we are children of God?

Sing with me…

“Wonderful, Merciful, Savior” (v. 3)

Turn with me to . This is a time for believers to remember the price that was paid. To be reminded of the penalty of sin. Taking part of communion does not save you. This is simply a way for us to be reminded of what Christ has done. If you know the Lord as savior this morning, please join us in bread and juice as we remember Jesus Christ. These are only symbols, they represent the body and blood of our Savior. Examination – verses 26-32

OBSERVANCE OF COMMUNION

The Bread (His Body) vv. 23-24 #189 “Calvary Covers It All” (Chorus Only)

The Cup (His Blood) v. 25 #210 “Jesus Paid It All” (Chorus Only)

Conclusion

What strikes me the most in these verses is the differences in attitude.

First of all the attitude of Jesus toward the woman, and the attitude of the Pharisee.

Then the attitude of the Pharisee toward Jesus and the attitude of the woman.

Jesus Christ is the Lord of Love.

He loves each and every one of us.

His love motivated Him to die on the Cross for our sins.

When we place our faith in Him we are forgiven!

That forgiveness should motivate us to love Him!

If we love Him than to me this passage says we will serve Him and serve Him in a way that everyone can see!

So how is your love for Him? Is it evident?

We must never forget how much we have been forgiven!

And as we remember how much we have been forgiven, may that inspire us to love our Savior more and more.

Do that, and His love will work through us to love others.

Let’s live lives that proclaim we love Jesus Christ!

#102 “Something About That Name”

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