July 21, 2019 (Sunday)
He drew a circle that shut me out: “heretic, rebel, a thing to flout,”
But love and I had the wit to win, we drew a circle that took him in.
The little verse above shows what love can do. Our love can be great, but God’s love is greater! He sent his son to us, and his son, Jesus, said this of himself: “The Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
God loves us, saved us, and is with us today. There is nothing on earth more powerful than the love of God. We were sinking deep in sin but the master heard our cry, lifted us by his love and saved us for all eternity.
Words by James Rowe Tune by Howard E. Smith 1912 I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more, But the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me, now safe am I. Refrain: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me! All my heart to Him I give, ever to Him I’ll cling, In His blessed presence live, ever His praises sing, Love so mighty and so true, merits my soul’s best songs, Faithful, loving service, too, to Him belongs. Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves, He will lift you by His love, out of the angry waves; He’s the Master of the sea, billows His will obey, He your Savior wants to be, be saved today. |
Christ has saved us and sent us forth to share his love with a lost and dying world. We are ambassadors for Christ. At every hour of each day and night, we belong to him and are his representatives. Let us gladly show and share his mighty love!