Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. — 1 John 4:10 KJV
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. — 1 John 4:10 NIV
Thought and Reflection
He first loved us! He sacrificed His Son for us to be saved regardless of whether we choose to accept or deny His mercy. We have the option to choose to accept or disapprove of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ as the sacrifice to pay for our sins.
The only requirement that must be met, according to 1 John 2:1-2 states is to realize that He died for everyone else in the world as well.
My Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for your great and unfailing love. Thank you for Jesus’ sacrifice for my sins. Thank You for saving me despite of my shortcomings. Teach me to be grateful always of what you have done for me. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.