When you think about God, what do you think about?
Jesus.
Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in Jesus all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Jesus and for Jesus. 17 Jesus is before all things, and in Jesus all things hold together. 18 And Jesus is the head of the body, the church; Jesus is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything Jesus might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in Jesus, 20 and through Jesus to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through Jesus’ blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1.15-20
The majesty, wonder, grandeur of God can never fully be fathomed on this earth. One day we will see, know, and experience the totality of God Himself, but not until He comes again or He calls us home.
So how do we know God is love if we can’t fully get our heads and hearts around Him? Simple. We look at Jesus.
“For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in Jesus.“
All. His. Fullness.
When we see Jesus, we see God. When we know Jesus, we know God. When we are loved by Jesus, we are loved by God. Jesus is love.
God loves you in the same way that He loves His Son. Jesus loves you in the same way He loves His Father. The Spirit loves you in the same way He loves the Father, and the Son. What an incredible truth!
Over the next couple of days, we’ll look more closely at how Jesus lived and loved. We’ll see why people were so magnetized to Him. We’ll hear His call for His Church to be His manifest presence on the earth, living and loving on earth as it is in heaven. For today, we’ll simply stand amazed at His love.
Reflection:
- What is about Jesus that draws you to Him?
- What is about you that draws Jesus to you?
- “Jesus is love.” How might you fully live into this truth today?
Pray through the truth of Luke 23:39-43
One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”
40 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
I can read these passages over and over. It reminds me how much he loves me, even when I don’t feel I deserve it sometimes.
Our God loves you, Michelle. Just as you are, right where you are. Praise Him
For all my years growing up not knowing what love is. Now I know that Jesus is love. It is not the love of man on earth that can fill my heart, it is the knowing that Jesus loved me first. Knowing who Jesus is I can now say that I know what love is. When I know say I love you, I know the love I have for you because I know the love Jesus has for me. Thank you Jesus for loving me.
Love this, Michellee. So thankful for this new understanding of God’s great love for you. Michellee, you are His great delight. He doesn’t just love you, it’s His joy to love you! Ours too!