“They left everything and followed Jesus.” Luke 5:11
For true Christians this exchange will be completed at death.
For now we taste in measure the surpassing pleasure of walking in his friendship.
“Be imitators of God, as loved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us.” Ephesians 5:1–2
Not just imitate love, but imitate as one loved; walk as one loved.
Let us love and sing and wonder
Let us praise the Savior’s name
He has hushed the Law’s loud thunder
He has quenched Mt. Sinai’s flame
He has washed us with His blood
He has brought us near to God
🔥🔥🔥 from John Newton
“From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!” Psalm 113:3
No suffering where this is not happening, is inexplicable.
And no suffering where it is, is condemnation.