Salvation is not about doing or not doing, but about believing and accepting the love of God. Jesus did not come to point out how horrible we are. On the contrary, our problem is not knowing that we are loved as we are. When we think or are made to believe that we are evil and unlovable, we fall into darkness and shame. We believe we are not even acceptable or loved by God. But God, despite our shame and darkness, loves us for who we are. He sent his one and only Son to demonstrate his love for us. Jesus sees through all the pain and suffering to reveal the goodness in each person and give us hope.

We tend to see outward measures or failures and judge accordingly, but God sees our hearts. He sees each person as his beloved child. Jesus saw a woman who committed adultery and forgave her (Jn 8). Jesus even forgave those who condemned and crucified him on the cross (Lk 23:34). Jesus laid down his own life and rose again that we may have eternal life in him. Jesus' love shines the light in any darkness to bring salvation and life.


Application: Lord, I was so lost in my sin and feeling of inadequacy, yet you sent Jesus to demonstrate your saving love for me and made me free and whole again.
One Word: You are loved by God as you are