“For God so loved the world He gave His only Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life”
John 3:16
Why do so many people love Jesus? Here are just some of the reasons we love Him.
1. Jesus is Lovable.
We all want to be loved. That is why we are attracted to Him. Jesus’ love is genuine, sacrificial, self-giving, redemptive, inclusive, compassionate, unconditional, unwavering and eternal. His love was like a magnet drawing people to Him. During His public ministry on earth, children felt His love. Sinners were transformed by His love. The sick came and were healed. The hungry came and were fed. Those with great needs knew He would not turn them away. His disciples left everything to follow Him. Jesus loves us no matter what who we are or what we have done. Jesus came into the world not to condemn us, but to save us (John 3:17).
2. Jesus is Approachable
The Bible says the common people heard him gladly (Mark 12:37). That was because He spoke in a language they could understand. He was neither pretentious nor pompous. He spoke clearly and simply. One of His greatest teaching methods was storytelling (parables). People could relate to Him.
3. Jesus is our Dearest Friend.
Human friendships are sometimes frail. There is always the possibility of fracture in friendships. The Bible says, “There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24).
Jesus is that Person. He is the Friend all of us need. There is no greater friendship than friendship with God.
Prayer
Dear Lord, we love you because of Who you are. In Your strong name. Amen.
