But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (Romans 5:8 NLT)
We live in a world where love is getting to be harder and harder to find. Because we are living in the last days, look what Scripture also has to say:
You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. (2 Timothy 3:1-2 NLT)
This leads me to two things. First, I need to love no matter what, in this selfish and love starved world. Second, even if I do not receive love in return while in this world, I know that the Lord’s love will always be there for me. Listen to the following two song excerpts that not only have catchy tunes and words, but also remind me of my Lord’s great love for me:
One Thing Remains (excerpt) MP3
Oh How He Loves Us (excerpt) MP3
Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!” (John 11:35-36 NKJV)