Give Thanks for God’s Love
God so loved the world … [But only those who believe in Jesus Christ] shall not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
We have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. (1 Timothy 4:10)
God causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. (Matthew 5:45)
Common Grace
We all know unbelievers who prosper. They may have loving, wonderful families, ample resources, good health, sleep well, have adventures, have fun, help others, contribute to their communities.
This is “common grace.”
And God is compassionate and patient, not wanting any to perish.
The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)
God loves the world and demonstrates this love through common grace, compassion, warning us of the consequences of sin, and inviting all to come to belief in Christ.
Overwhelming love for believers
For those who believe and have received Christ as Lord and Savior, there is infinite, unqualified, limitless, complete, full, forever, permanent love. (Learning about God’s love for us is a great Bible study, and one to repeat!)
God, please help understand Your love for us, and help us walk in the assurance of Your love.
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God—Father, Son, Holy Spirit—I am so grateful that You are patient, not wanting any to perish, but for them to come to repentance. I am so grateful that You provide common grace to all. I tremble at Your incredible blessing to me and all believers, giving us eternal life. Help us, this Thanksgiving Day and every day, to give You thanks for Your great gift.
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