I GAVE ALL

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life"(John 3:16).

I think of the matchless love of God for humanity and it appears none or very little is done by humanity in appreciation.

"...Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish."(Ephesians 5:25-27).
Again, I think of the unconditional love of Christ for the church and it appear the Church is fast forgetting that Christ is its head.

God gave His only begotten son for your redemption and His son- Jesus Christ submitted Himself as a sacrifice  for humanity. The sincere question I like you answer is, What have you given Him in return?

I remember this song, "I Gave My Life for Thee" Composed by Thomas Este in the year 1592. Reading the lyrics will help your understanding further.

1. I gave My life for thee,
My precious blood I shed,
That thou might'st ransomed be
And quickened from the dead.
I gave My life for thee;
What hast thou given for Me?

2. I spent long years for thee
In weariness and woe
That an eternity
Of joy thou mightest know.
I spent long years for thee;
Hast thou spent one for Me?

3. My Father's home of light,
My rainbow-circled throne,
I left for earthly night,
For wanderings sad and lone.
I left it all for thee;
Hast thou left aught for Me?

4. I suffered much for thee,
More than My tongue may tell,
Of bitterest agony,
To rescue thee from hell.
I suffered much for thee;
What canst thou bear for Me?

5. And I have brought to thee
Down from My home above
Salvation full and free,
My pardon and My love.
Great gifts I brought to thee;
What hast thou brought to Me?

6. Oh, let thy life be given,
Thy years for Me be spent,
World's fetters all be riven,
And joy with suffering blent!
I gave Myself for thee:
Give thou thyself to Me.

Beloved, the Lord seeks your heart, give it unto Him, He gave all for you first.

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'Seyi Adebile
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