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

Yesterday in worship we sang a deeply moving song.  It spoke so beautifully of our Father’s love for us and the treasure we have in Jesus.  It has been resonating within me ever since.  The more we grasp His love for us, the greater is our gratitude; the greater is our desire to love Him in return.  Allow the words of this wonderful song to minister to you.  At the end is a video that presents this lovely song.

How Deep The Father’s Love For Us by Phillips Craig & Dean

How deep the Father’s love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
And make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory 

Behold the man upon the cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom