Best bible verses ever: see what great love!

1 John 3:1, NIV
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!

I'm starting a new series this month on the Best Bible Verses ever (in my opinion, of course) starting with this beautiful truth from 1 John.

We watch Strictly (there, I’ve said it!) and every time I watch it I can’t help but be aware of the complexity of relationships. We heard from a contestant's mum who hoped her daughter's dress wouldn't be too short. Another dancer was concerned about what her mum would think of her performance of a very sensuous Argentine tango. A third competitor wiped away tears as he saw a recording of his little girl dancing... Human relationships - at their best - are glorious.

But this verse tells us the relationship we can have with God is even more glorious than the very best of human bonds. The word lavish means elaborate, rich, luxurious and the Father's promise is always to lavish his love on you. In fact, he says nothing will ever separate you from that lavished love. You can be completely secure in that. Like the contestant's mum he is protective and wants the best for us. Like the dad, he is proud and profoundly in love with us.

But he isn't changeable or flawed in the way humans can be. God is love and he will lavish his love on us for eternity.

We are called children of God.

Until next time.

x

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