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 Stronger Together

The Same Jesus, The Same Love, The Same Promise

The Everlasting Love Revealed in Jesus Christ

Jesus loves me, this I know, 

for the Bible tells me so. 

Little ones to him belong; 

they are weak, but he is strong. 

Refrain: 

Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! 

Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

by Anna Bartlett Warner

Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so”—carries a depth that reaches far beyond childhood memory. It echoes one of the most profound truths revealed in the King James Bible: the steadfast, personal, and redeeming love of God through Jesus Christ. In a world of shifting emotions and subjective "truths," the phrase "the Bible tells me so" is an anchor. It moves the love of God from the realm of feeling to the realm of fact.

• Jesus did not leave us to guess His heart. He said, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"

From the opening pages of Scripture to its final promises, the love of God is not merely described, it is demonstrated. In Genesis, humanity is formed by God’s own hand, made in His image. Even after the fall, when sin entered the world, God did not abandon His creation. Instead, He began unfolding a plan of redemption.

The object of that love

“Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong.”
The Bible portrays God’s love as tender toward the helpless and humble. Jesus welcomes children, identifies with the lowly, and promises provision for the weakest of His flock. The imagery of “little ones” underscores dependence: love offered to those who cannot repay it.

The Paradox: The Apostle Paul captured this perfectly, "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness."

The Result: When you are "weak,” you stop trying to manufacture your own salvation and start leaning on the "Everlasting Arms". His strength isn't just added to yours; it replaces yours.

The love that never outgrows

You may think that as you grow older, you should "outgrow" the simple faith of a child. You may think you need complex systems, deeper philosophies, and more sophisticated ways to reach God. But the older you get, the more you should realize that the world is too big and your strength is too small.

The emotional impact of "Jesus Loves Me" isn't just found in its simplicity, but also in its safety.

It is the realization that the God who stretched out the heavens and called the stars by name can be touched by the feeling of your infirmities. He knows the "dust" you are made of (Psalm 103:14), and He isn't disappointed by your weakness—He is moved by it.

The love of God, the same yesterday, Today and forever

As you reflect on the love of God, you should be drawn to the person of Jesus Christ, who embodied this love in His ministry, His sacrifice, and His resurrection. The Bible declares that "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever" and that His love for you remains unchanging.

Jesus loves me.
Not because you are strong, but because He is.
Not because you deserve it, but because He is love.
Not because you understand it, but because He declared it eternally.

The Bible tells you so—not in whispers, but in the thunder of the cross, followed by His triumphant resurrection and confirmed by the Spirit of Promise.

Yes, Jesus loves me.
When you are weary, He is your rest.
When you are lost, He is your Shepherd.
When you are broken, He is your Redeemer.
When you are weak, He is strong.

And in the quiet certainty of that truth, your soul finds its anchor. The King of Glory knows your name. The Savior of the world chose the cross. The risen Christ intercedes still.

Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves you.
Not with a passing affection, but with an everlasting, unshakable, redeeming love…because the bible tell me so.

Peace on Earth Starts With Accepting The Lord’s Reconciliation

2 Corinthians 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

The Lord’s Promise But Your Responsibility

The phrase “Peace on earth, and mercy mild. God and sinners reconciled” points to the Lord’s vision: a world where fellowship exists between God and man. But this peace is not automatic—it is 100% dependent on reconciliation with God. 

Without man accepting that reconciliation, true peace remains elusive and nonexistent. Human conflict, natural disasters, and inner turmoil are symptoms of mans spiritual condition. People may seek temporary peace through wealth, power, or relationships, yet these efforts cannot satisfy the deeper need for peace and restoration with God.

Why Man Refuses Reconciliation

1. **Rebellion Against Authority – God’s mercy requires humility. You might view reconciliation as a loss of control or independence, so you resist.
2. **Misunderstanding God’s Mercy – You fear that coming to God exposes you to judgment rather than mercy. You fail to recognise that God’s mercy is mild, not harsh, and leads to peace rather than condemnation.

Step Into Christmas Reconciled – Don’t wait—accept God’s first move of love and restoration today!

Let The Truth of God Be Your Guide

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

The Spirit of Truth

The passage emphasizes the profound role of the Spirit of Truth, which refers to a guiding force devoted to illuminating the path of truth and wisdom. This Spirit is not self-serving; instead, it is the Spirit of God, only conveying messages it receives—from God’s holy bible. This selflessness is pivotal because it underscores that truth is not opinion but Spiritual and rest in Jesus Christ who is the Word.

Practical implications: Because the Spirit of God guides, believers are invited to receive the Spirit of God through the acceptance of Jesus Christ…without works: prayer, attentive obedience, testing what is communicated against the bible. The Spirit’s work transforms understanding into practical obedience, shaping decisions, convictions, repentance and salvation.

A Call to Seek Truth

In conclusion, the profound message of the Spirit of Truth encourages us to embrace truth in our lives. It invites us to reflect critically on our beliefs, challenging us to strip away preconceived notions and biases. 

We are called to buy the truth and sell it not, to rejoice in truth, to speak the truth and to be the pillar and ground of the truth. 
Truth is not always comfortable, but it is the pathway to true, growth, and liberty. 

Are you ready to desire truth above all else?

Call of Duty: Rescue the Perishing

The Call

The church of Jesus Christ is the multitude of all those who believe in Christ for the remission of sins, and who are thankful for that mercy and who love the law of God purely, and who hate the sin in this world and long for the life to come (William Tyndale: The Obedience of a Christian Man (1528)).

The Duty

Rescue the perishing, duty demands it—strength for your labor the Lord will provide;

back to the narrow way patiently win them, tell the poor wand'rer a Savior has died.

1 Corinthians 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

The church of God is characterized by its hatred for sin and waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body while earnestly contending for the faith. This calling to submit to God's will includes a mandate to rescue those who are perishing, as duty and compassion demand.

The core message, you who are wandering without Christ, being aliens, there  is one of hope and redemption: a Savior, the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords; Jesus Christ has died for their sins, according to the scriptures, rose again according to the scriptures and through faith in Him, you can have forgiveness and eternal life. 

The Mission

This mission to rescue the perishing is both a duty and a privilege, made feasible through the grace and strength supplied by Jesus Christ.

The church is a called out assembly of believers who are intrinsically linked to the great commission to preach the glorious gospel that saves sinners. The gratitude and love that characterizes the church should naturally lead to a desire to spread the message of salvation with others.

• The longing for eternal life should inspire a sense of urgency in reaching out to those who are lost, reminding them that "a Savior has died" for their sins.

In essence, the church's mission is not just about personal salvation but about extending that grace to others…while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. This dual focus on soul winning and fellowship creates a holistic understanding of what it means to be part of the body of Jesus Christ.