In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us.
(Ephesians 1.7-8
NRSV)
Ian Pitt Watson (a great pastor and man of God) described God's love toward us as an illogical love--one that we just don't comprehend. He told of the love that his little girl had for her rag doll even when it was "more rag than doll." It was her rag doll that helped him see God's illogical love for us. Watson said, "Some things are loved because they're valuable but some things are valuable because they're loved." So it is with God's illogical love toward us. We are truly His rag dolls and we are valuable because we're loved.
No wonder Paul's heart overflowed with praise concerning the riches of God. He had found his way into the very vault of God's boundless wealth. He had discovered a God who listens, who leads, and most of all who loves.
Loving God, thanks for touching me with your love. Amen.
Ron
Newhouse
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