His Heart
“He first loved us” (1 John 4:19).
The trial and crucifixion of the Lord Jesus fully exposed the heart of man like nothing else before or after. The depth of hatred towards God and His Son was culminated in the cry, “Away with Him, away with Him, crucify Him” (John 19:15).
On the other hand, the heart of God in all its love and grace never shone forth like it did at the cross. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son” (John 3:16). God has fully shown His love by the giving of His only Son. “In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him” (1 John 4:9).
The word “manifest” means to “clearly show” and God has clearly shown His love in the greatest possible way. As we consider that love today, and remember the work of Calvary, it will draw out our hearts more in love for Him, and the more our hearts are touched by His love, the more praise and thanksgiving there will be.
