Scripture
John 3:16-17
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. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
Observation
G3212 κρίνω krinō, to decide, consider, as preferring one thing over another or determining the correctness of a matter; by extension: to judge, pass judgment on, condemn in a legal sense
Application
To condemn someone is to make a final decision. There is no going back, no changing your mind. Jesus was not sent to put God’s final judgement on us. Jesus did not walk around saying, “You are going to Heaven, you are not!!’ He was here so we could walk through our day knowing God loves us. He is not out to get us. He is not setting in Heaven ready to throw down lightening bolts every time we screw up. Jesus is God’s way of sending the balloons, candy and Hallmark card that says, “I love you!!”
Prayer
Lord, I am so thankful you are not waiting for me to mess up. Instead you love me and want what is best for me. Thank you for walking with me everyday and helping me better myself and not tearing me down. ~Amen.
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