Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Yesterday in church was another of those times where I was just overwhelmed by the goodness of God.  In the midst of worship, I was so aware of the wonder that we have in Jesus Christ.  I cannot imagine where I would be without Him.  He has given us new life, His Spirit, His Word and His love.

When I think of Jesus, my thoughts go to what He did for us – for me.  My heart is filled with gratitude for God’s ultimate expression of His love.  There is a beautiful song titled, “How Deep The Father’s Love For Us”.  One of the verses really speaks to me this morning:

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

No matter what else is going on in our lives – we have Jesus!  That isn’t just a statement of fact but a whole world of relationship that we have.  It is there for us to embrace.  The love of God provides the incredible opportunity for us to experience the wonder and power of belonging to Him.