Time With God

Introduction Welcome, everyone, to our Pre-Valentine talk on the profound and timeless theme of love. Today, we delve into the ultimate love story - the love of God as expressed by Jesus Christ for the church - and explore how it parallels the love between a husband and his wife. 1. The Love of God for the Church Scripture Reference: Ephesians 5:25-27 (NIV) "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her..." Jesus Christ's love for the church is sacrificial, unconditional, and selfless. He laid down His life to redeem and sanctify the church, exemplifying the depth and magnitude of divine love. Characteristics of Christ's Love - Sacrificial : Christ's love is sacrificial, as demonstrated by His ultimate sacrifice on the cross for the redemption of humanity. - Unconditional : Christ's love is unconditional, extending to all people regardless of their shortcomings or failures. - Selfless : Christ's love is selfless, pr...

Relentlessly pursuing Jesus? Wandered off the path from Jesus? On the fence about Jesus? Here’s what’s true: You matter to Jesus. Yes, you. There are no qualifications for God’s love and pursuit of you. You matter to Jesus; He calls you by name to come to Him, and He desires you to be with Him.  Reread those words: He desires you to be with Him. In Matthew 18:12, Jesus shares this parable: “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?” It’s not just a story; it's a reassuring reality of Jesus’ love and commitment to every single one of His own. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, never gives up on His sheep. Never. He diligently seeks out the one who wanders. We all have moments when we feel like the wandering sheep. Sometimes, we feel like we’re straying off the path. But remember this: you are not forgotten, and you matter to Jesus. He cares for the one who has st...