How Much More Proof?

Colossians 1:19-22 For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven. And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, yet He has now reconciled you in His fleshly body through death, in order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach

How much more proof do we need, that God loves us? We, who are so unworthy of His love, grace, mercy, or forgiveness; yet, God came to us as Christ Jesus specifically to give His life for us, and reconcile us to Himself. With all that He came and did, with all the suffering He endured, dying a horrific death, and still we allow the enemy to cause us to question God's love and faithfulness to us. When we do not get our way, like spoiled brats, or are allowed to suffer some trial or difficult circumstance, how quickly we question who God is, and whether or not He really cares. We are currently in the season when we celebrate Jesus' birth (and quite honestly, I am not interested in arguing whether or not He was really born at this time of the year, as it will not matter when we finally stand before Him). So, let us stop and consider this...Jesus came as a helpless baby, grew up under human authority, knowing He came to suffer for a creation who does not seek Him, whom the Bible calls His enemies (Romans 5:8). In spite of that, He willingly went to the Cross, after being falsely accused, physically tortured, and experiencing an excruciating death. After rising from the tomb, He now offers us eternal life, which costs us nothing, and costed Him everything. Yet, we still question His love. So, I ask you again, "Exactly how much more proof do we need?"

Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive Him and His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).