Is Jesus Worth It?

Scripture Verse - John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish , but have everlasting life. "

Sometimes I think we can really take things that we hear over and over for granted and really not consider their true worth. As you consider today's scripture verse, think of the times that you have either heard it in church, or saw someone holding up a John 3:16 sign at a sporting event on television. I don't know the ages of the people who read this blog, but if I had to guess, I would think that they ranged from about 30 to 70. I would have to say that John 3:16 was one of the first verses that you ever learned. Maybe your first recollection of the verse was in a bible school you attended or possibly the verse brings back to your mind a Sunday school teacher you had while you were young or the verse may bring the memory of your mother teaching this wonderful verse from the Word of the God to you. I personally think it is the most quoted scripture there is. Today I want you to stop and think about the verse and the wonderful truth it contains.

As we look at the phrase "For God so loved the world", I want you to consider how personal this is to you. God loved the world in general and you in particular. We can never lose sight of this truth. There is a wonderful video out called Just Stop and Think. Here is the link to it http://crazylovebook.com/videos_stop.html . This video is about 15 minutes long and I want you to take time to watch it. Click on the link and watch it now if at all possible. If you have already seen it, watch it again. I watch it often. The video allows me to take time and consider what great love God has for me. It causes me to fall deeper in love with Jesus and burns the truth of "For God so loved the world" into my heart. You can be sure of the fact that God loves you.

The concept of "that He gave His only begotten Son" is mind boggling to me. Truly a great price was paid for us. That God would willingly give up His Son to be crucified for my sins, and not only my sins but the sins of everyone in this whole world blows me away. It is true unconditional love. He wants a relationship with us that much. He loves us, that is why He did what He did. Then we have the great promise the last part of the verse brings; "that whosover believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." The opportunity to live with He who loves us for an eternity. I want to pose the question contained in the title of today's devotion "Is Jesus Worth It". The "it" in the questions is;" Is He worth you committing your life to and purposing to follow Him?" Do you trust Him enough to follow His commandments. Do you want the life He offers or are you content with the one you have. Are you willing to follow Him. I trust Him. I know He loves me and I believe the things He teaches in the scripture are the best way, the only was to truly live. It is life and life more abundant.

Be Blessed and Live in the NOW