Sent by Love

Yesterday, I had an intense desire to be with my God. I do spend time with Him every day, but some days, that need is just felt so much more in my soul. So after my long day of classes, I went home, opened my Bible, turned on my worship music and spent time just reading. I am going through the book of John now as it is Easter week. I wanted to read about the time leading up to 2 of the greatest days of the year, Good Friday and Easter. Last night was John 3, and I didn't get super far.

We have all read John 3:16. Even people who don't believe have heard this reference, or at least seen it on Tim Tebow's cheek bones. I think I quoted this one when I was 5 days old. And its unfortunate in a way, because it has lost its meaning. But there is a reason it is the most popular verse in the entire Bible. It is the core of the gospel. Jesus loved us so much that He died for us.

Don't skip over that! Pause there. He loved us so freaking much He literally stopped living so we could live. That is nuts! This spoke to me in a way I cannot describe last night. As soon as I read this, I turned on the song "How He Loves" by John Mark McMillan. David Crowder's version is probably most popular. Youtube this song if you haven't heard it. Really listen to the words, let them soak in.

Jesus loves us.
Jesus loves you.
Jesus loves me.

There is something so powerful to that statement that I think has been lost. But I refuse to let it be a nonchalant phrase anymore. It is intense. It is mind-boggling. It is overwhelming.

Jesus loves.