John 3.16-21

"16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. 19This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. 21But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God.""

Didn't realize this verse has more to it, didjya!? Haha. Well it does and it's SO GOOD... because his word is a sword and it just cuts right through the lies and deception and as it stands there's no way you can try to reason with it to try and make it make sense in your head. It states cold, hard facts. He loved the world. He gave his son. Whoever believes won't perish. He didn't send him to condemn, but to save it. If you don't believe, you are already condemned (not by God). Humankind love their sin too much then it remains in the dark. And since Jesus is light, it's not even possible for both to co-exist.

So what areas of your heart could be exposed? What are you willing to give up for a better life, walking in the Light with Jesus?

That's a good question. I know what I had to give up, and I tell you the truth, I don't want it back now. What I have now is so much better.

Jesus,

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. You were brutally beaten, stabbed, mocked, hung on a cross, all so I wouldn't have to live my life in pains and frustrations and devouring sins. What an Ultimate Sacrifice... How dare I not be willing to give up (aka sacrifice) my sins that hide in the dark to you. My thoughts- getting angry- frustrated- getting offended- being prideful. I break each of these from my life, in the name of Jesus and ask your forgiveness. Holy Spirit, give me your joy, your ability to work hard through these tough situations so that I may have my harvest. I love you, Jesus.

amen.