Scripture reading: John 3:1–17
Key verse: John 3:17
For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
Throughout the Bible, we see God reaching out to His creation in an effort to save and restore. Of course, nowhere is this more evident than in the New Testament, especially in the Gospels through the life of His Son.
Jesus came to earth to seek and save those who were spiritually lost and bound by sin. By His own profession, He made that clear when He told His disciples that He did not come to judge mankind, but to save the lost from an eternal death (John 3:17).
We may be tempted to think that God is too caught up in the details of the universe to be concerned about our problems. But this is not true. Jesus was and still is totally interested in our lives.
Even after His crucifixion, His intimate concern was for those He loved. One example was His compassion for Mary as she searched for Him at the empty tomb. Jesus had not yet ascended to the Father. He witnessed Mary’s deep sorrow and was moved with compassion. “Mary!” Jesus called out to her.
“Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”) was her reply (John 20:16). When she saw the Lord, she knew her prayers had been answered. Jesus was alive! That was her greatest need—to know that what He had promised was true.
What is your greatest need? Call out to the Savior, and He will meet that need.
Lord, I bring to You my greatest need today. I know Your promises are true. I wait expectantly for fulfillment.[1]
[1] Stanley, C. F. (2000). Into His presence (p. 114). Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
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