I Love You Too
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. -- John 3:16
"I love you too." Simple words really. Words sometimes thrown out easily, sometimes with deep meaning. They can make you feel a deep joy or a pang of regret. The only certainty is that these words stir up our emotions.
What is love? The dictionary defines it as a warm liking or affection for a person, sexual affection or passion or God's benevolence toward mankind. So, according to the dictionary, God wanted to do good and show kindness to mankind. I prefer the Bible's definition of love. It's pretty simple too. God is love. (1 John 4:16)
God loves us. He does. Whether we believe in Him or not. Whether we accept His gift of salvation or not. God loves us. He sent His son to die a cruel, agonizing death on a cross to prove it. That's something we're almost unable to comprehend. You might find someone who would die for someone else. It is possible. But someone who would send their child to die for a bunch of sinners? Nope. Not on planet earth. Except for Jesus Christ. Our Savior.
What do you say when someone tells you they love you? How do you respond when someone gives you a priceless gift? I love you, too, God. I love you, too.
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