Actions Speak Louder than Words
A devotional from Jenny Harrison
“But God demonstrates his own love for us
in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans
5:8 [NIV]
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A young child came to the conclusion that her
aunt loved her a lot because she showed her much affection. Whenever her aunt
saw her, she scooped her up in a huge hug and then spent time playing with her
– be it with dolls or snuggled on the sofa reading. Because her aunt gave her
undivided attention, the child had no doubt she was loved.
Doesn’t that scenario remind you of the
saying, “Actions speak louder than words”? Doesn’t that saying remind you of
Jesus’ actions towards us? Don’t His actions speak loudly of His love? It’s
been said that even if you were the only person on earth Jesus still would have
shed his blood, suffered humiliation and shame, and died on the cross. Even
before we knew about Him, He had a plan to redeem us from sin. His death on the
cross was that plan.
In the same way the little girl never
doubted her aunt’s love, so can we have the benefit of knowing Jesus’ actions
on our behalf. They shout clearly that He is for us and that He loves us dearly.
If you’re like me, there have been times
in your life where you felt like God didn’t love you. It’s easy to concentrate
on our feelings. That being so, how might focusing on His actions encourage or
convince you of His affection for you?
Dear
Lord, thank You that Your actions from the cross speak loudly of Your love.
In
Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Jenny Harrison is an administrative
professional by trade and a writer by passion. Having recently completed a
Masters in Human Services Counselling from Liberty University and having
overcome heartbreak in her own life, she desires to write with the purpose of
bringing hope to those who need it. She’d like to publish a devotional book in
the future and has begun writing contemporary Christian fiction, potentially
for middle graders or young adults.
Web-site:
https://jenny217240.wixsite.com/writer
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