How Deep Is Your Love?

“Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.” Luke‬ ‭7‬:‭47‬ ‭KJV‬‬

You know, I was born and raised churched. I no longer say in the church, rather, churched. You see, it was after I went through some things in life, and really came to know God as my personal Friend, my Father, my Comforter, my Peace, my Joy, the Solid Rock on which I can stand when I everything around me is falling apart, my Hope, my Help in the middle of the storm, my Waymaker, my Healer, my Deliverer, my Source, my Strength, my Love, my God, my Jesus…

It was only after I went through some things that I experienced Jesus for myself. That everything I knew of Him – all I had been told, everything I had read in His Word – it all became real to me.

Now, I’m not saying you have to go through war, experience loss – losses of loved ones, relationships, marriages, friends, family, dignity, etc… I’m not saying that this is the only way to experience who Jesus really is.

It was my route to Christ.

After all that I’ve been through. After all that He’s delivered me from and loved me despite of me. He forgave me despite of me. When I didn’t deserve it, when people didn’t forgive me, when I couldn’t forgive myself… He loved me anyway.

Jesus loves me. I can make this bold declaration because I know where I’ve been. I know the weight of sin that He took on His back for me on that day that He hung on Calvary’s cross. I also know the weight that has been lifted and the freedom afforded when Jesus conquered sin and death, when He set the captives free and rose again that third day!

What a mighty God we serve, friends!

After all that I’ve been through – after all that Jesus has forgiven me – how can I not forgive others? How can I not love Him and others?

I’m learning to love despite… Despite my flesh. Despite my feelings. Despite what others have done and said.. Why? Jesus loves me despite _______________.

*Original image courtesy of One of my children🤍☀️🌸