Jeremiah 31:27-34
Psalms 42, 43, 137, 144
Romans 11:25-36
John 11:28-44 or 12:37-50
The
more I read the bible, the more I hear of the love that Jesus has for us.
In
John 11:28-44 we read of Martha’s steadfast faith in Jesus, and in turn we
learn of Jesus’ love and compassion as he raises Lazarus from the dead.
In
John 12:37-50 Jesus tells us that he has come as the light, to lead us out of
darkness, and he assures us of God’s love, because he speaks the words of his
Father.
In
Jeremiah 31:27-34 and Romans 11:25-36 we learn how God wrote his law on the
hearts of Israel, how he forgave their sins and “remembers them no more.” We see how great is his mercy. If you have ever tried to forgive someone who
has hurt you, you know how difficult that can be. Yet, we see how much God loves us in his
promise to forgive our sins.
In
Psalms we read of a thirst for God during times of adversity and oppression. Over and over we read of those who refuse to
give up praising their God and Savior when their souls are suffering. Satan wishes for you to doubt God’s love. Know that Jesus is more powerful than our
adversary. He has proven this by
canceling the debt of our sins by dying on the cross. Even though I believe of this love with all
my heart, I find it hard to comprehend the magnitude of it.
Although
60, 70, 80, 90 years may seem like a long time, our life on earth is
short. I encourage myself and you to
live each day for God as he calls us to do, so that we may know His mercy and
live with Him forever.
As
I read the bible, I have moved from believing in God, to believing God; to
believing His word and promises; to loving Him.
God
knew you before you were born.
To
know you is to love you.
Barbara Novelli
Staff, Holy Spirit
Episcopal School