FROM THE KEYBOARD

Those who know God's love are those who show God's love. Either by way of a joyful smile or by the way we endure through a trial, both are evidence that our hearts have experienced revival. "By this we know love, that He laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers" (I John 3:16).

Know this, nothing we confess can make Jesus love us less. How so? Because there's nothing that could be uncovered about us that isn't already covered by the cross. "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (I John 1:9).

Do not despise the days of small beginnings. God does His largest miracles through the smallest means. And little becomes much when placed in the hands of God.

Faith isn't blind. In fact, faith through the lens of God's Word see's more, hears more, and knows more. You see, with faith in Christ, our souls will be brought to heaven and heaven will be brought to our souls. "So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God" (Romans 10:17).

God's love is a like a telescope aimed right at us. It brings those who are far, near; And it makes those who are blurry, clear. Again, His love is aimed at us so that He can take aim at others through us. "If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us" (1 John 4:12).

We pursue what we value. As does God. He pursued us by going to the cross and still pursues us with His grace. This pursuit proves our value to the God of eternity and should not be devalued by our own insecurity. "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life" (Psalm 23:6).