We’ve heard it said, one way or another, that love is simply goodwill towards someone else. “All the best!” or “Best wishes!” we might say. Is this how God loves? Hall-of-fame theologian Francis Turretin asks, “What is the Love of God?” and answers this way:

Jesus once left His disciples (nearly) speechless. After none of them took it upon themselves to see to the proper feet washing before the Passover meal that would be their last together…

The Holy Spirit is often spoken of as though He is unknowable or mysterious. Many of us struggle to understand the Spirit. What an odd thing for God’s people to say! For the Spirit dwells in us and among us who follow Christ on this side of Pentecost - He is very close to us indeed!

Look with eyes of faith, see with your inner person, and believe that on that morning, glorious bright - hope dawned in the folded grave cloths of Jesus Christ.

For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:3)

No matter how your day went, dear friend, run to your Friend, your Advocate, your Defense, your Sure Escape, your Mighty Arm, your Refuge, and Peace. “Run to Christ” by faith and find refreshment for your soul.

May I encourage you to take a hymn with you tonight as you lay your head to rest? It is easy to fall into a rut in our prayers, such that they become half-baked in our minds or half-hearted in our spirits. A change of pace could do you good!

It has been said many times, many ways, that without the manger, the cross makes no sense. There can be no road to Jerusalem without the “silent night’ in Bethlehem.

It is not death to die, to leave this weary road,
And join the saints who dwell on high,
Who’ve found their home with God .

What truth can calm the troubled soul?
God is good, God is good.

Give to the winds your fears, in hope be undismayed; God knows your needs and sees your tears; God shall lift up your head.