JOHN SHIRK – From Romans 5:8.

God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

This highlights the difference between natural love and supernatural love. Many times in our world, people will wait to love someone until that person has proven themselves in some way, whether it be through attractiveness, accomplishment, or affluence.

God’s love is not like that. He did not wait to love us until we had proven ourselves worthy of love. If that were the case, Jesus would never have come.  Instead, He made the first move toward us. He loved us first in the midst of our sinful condition, so that He could pull us out. We never have to wonder if God really loves us. If you ever feel that way, you can turn your eyes back to the cross of Christ. 2,000 years ago, His death was God’s ultimate expression of love to a world in desperate need of His grace.

Confidence in God’s love is a vital sign of a changed life in the Year of Transformation.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com