For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. "There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God's one and only Son. John 3:16-18
God's plan from the beginning was to love everyone--that is the whole world--not just the Jews or not just those He created in th e a Garden of Eden...but everyone around the earth through all time and eternity. It turns out that that is an enormous number of people. He is a big God with enough love foe everyone. As Luke recorded here in the book of Acts--God doesn't have favorites. We know He has His "chosen" people--the family of Abraham--the Jews--but He doesn't love the non-Jews any less. God gave the Jews knowledge so that through the ages knowledge and understanding of Him would survive. And yet the Jews have been probably the most persecuted of all people. Peter tells us here that the message of the Good News--that Jesus is the Messiah--the Christ--the Son of God--is to bring peace to the Jews. Since He has no favorites--may we all be blessed with His peace through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Prayer
~ Dear Jesus--help us to do what is right in Your eyes--all that is kind and good. Shower us with that peace that passes all understanding.
And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 (NET)
That is God's deep abiding peace I am filled with thankfulness for Your love, joy and especially Your peace in my life. Glory be to the Father.
Daily Bible Reading: Acts 11-12
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scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted
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