The only thing they hadn’t tried was truly submitting themselves to the One who loved them more than life itself. When Jesus came into our mess of a world over 2000 years ago, He taught us a lot, but first and foremost, He taught us love.
He showed us how to love our enemies.
He showed us how to love those who don’t deserve it.
He showed us how to love those who have nothing.
He did this by giving up all He had for us when we were His enemies. He did this by overlooking all the countless reasons we don’t deserve it. He did this by not asking anything in return.
What laws, sacrifices, military, and government couldn’t do, love did.
Bask in the love of Jesus today. Celebrate the fact that He loves each one of us, and not a one of us deserves it—nor does He expect us ever to find a way to deserve it.
Won’t you pour out your heart to Him in worship today?