Do We Truly Understand?

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Do we truly understand the magnitude of what this verse is telling us? It is a verse that is widely quoted and the reference is often seen in varying public events. However, for all the exposure it has been given, I still have to ask, "Do we truly understand the magnitude of what God is telling us in this verse?" The greatest act of love, in the universe, was performed for you and me. No one, and I mean no one, has ever demonstrated love to this extent...ever. Jesus went to the cross to save the vilest offender. People whom we would not give a second thought to. People whom we judge and condemn every day of our lives. People we deem as unredeemable because of their action, attitudes, or lifestyles; these are the people Jesus died for. Some of us, if not all, are these very people. It does not matter whether we categorize our sins as great or small. Sin is sin, and it was OUR sin that was hanged on that Cross. Jesus endured suffering like no one else in the history of man. Why was His suffering like no others? It was unique and terrible than any others because He did it for a world that hated Him. He did it for a world that did not, and does not, deserve it. He did it for people who would mock Him, reject Him, and spit on His sacrifice. So, if we say that we truly understand the magnitude of what Jesus did, then what we are saying is that we are doing all we can to love Him by obeying His commands, serving Him, and seeking every single opportunity to tell others. Based on that, how are we doing?

Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Romans 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 His free gift of salvation today (Romans 10:13).