“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ…”(2 Cor 5:18)
All what? Everything, all everything, especially God’s love that changes everything. God’s love that changes our hearts, restores us in relationship (reconciles us) to God, and gives us a living hope and the joy of knowing we are secure forever.
All this is life, love, relationships, community, Christ purchased security. All this is experiencing God’s faithfulness to us and living faithfully in love toward him and each other. All this is a mystery beyond our full comprehension and knowledge that is too great for us. But nonetheless truth that sets us free to live joyfully and love more fully.
All this is love that changes everything. His love changes hearts, secures us for eternity, fills us with joy amidst his inseparable love, even in the trials of life. All this releases us to forgive and love each other – and enjoy it. To share his joy – all this love and the security of being reconciled to God in Christ is the ministry Paul speaks of and the mission given to every person in Christ.
All this love that comes from God is the deepest source of joy and the greatest fuel for loving others. Let’s share the joy ALL THIS with each other today.
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