God gives without measure

As we reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice, we need to truly grasp the effect this event has wrought upon this earth. It is not possible to overestimate the value of the gift of the Cross.

God gave us His best, His beloved Son, who, via this most cruel and barbaric form of death…

removed our sins completely and forever,

healed all our diseases,

brought us into spiritual union with God,

made us righteous in God’s eyes,

conquered death,

utterly destroyed our unseen spiritual adversary,

gained our freedom,

and gave us eternal life.

This agonizing and humiliating act of perfect obedience, borne from a love that is too great to fully understand gave us so much and much more.

Jesus Christ, “who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross” (Hebrews 12:2 NRSVUE) to provide the way for us to be reconciled to God. He gave the ultimate gift of Himself as a ransom for every human being, not grudgingly but from a heart filled with love for all His people.

We, like Christ, must also give; give of ourselves to God, and give to others, from our hearts, cheerfully, with good intentions, out of sincerity and without worrying about the cost. God did not count the cost then and does not count the cost now. He gave and is still giving because God gives without measure.

Amen †

 

 

 

 

 

Shelley Johnson “God gives without measure” © 2013 revisited March 31, 2025