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
“The highest act of love is the giving of the best gift, and, if necessary, at the greatest cost, to the least deserving. That’s what God did. At the cost of His Son’s life to the totally undeserving, God gave the best gift – the display of the glory of Christ who is the image of God.”
John Piper in God is the Gospel (Wheaton: Crossway, 2005) 139-140.
It’s a beautiful day! I am not referring to the weather. It’s Good Friday, the day that the God gave sinful humanity the gift of His one and only Son. It was the highest act of love because God gave us the best possible gift at the greatest cost when we were totally undeserving.
It prompts me to think of ways I can follow suit. What is the best possible gift I can give others, not because they are deserving, but out of love? Sit with that idea today. I will too. Then give as the Spirit leads with love, joy and thankfulness to God for His generosity toward you.