But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

Ephesians 2:4, 5

God’s amazing love, for us!  Paul calls it “great love.”  That is humbling beyond words.  God loves us!  We have no idea of the power of the love of God.  It is beyond power.  We do not deserve this love, by any means.

Paul goes deeper, God is rich in mercy.  How can God love me?  That is not the question, but the question is, how much mercy does God have?  Paul describes it as “rich.”   It is as rich as it is powerful.  If God is not merciful, we are all doomed.

Then, another surprise.  God… made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions.  Life for death!  I stand amazed.  This is all grace!  I had nothing to do with my salvation, it was not earned, nor even fully understood, just offered freely!

I do hope, my reader, that you will feel the impact of this Word of God, the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  I am personally overwhelmed, at my ripe old age of 90!  Join me in adoration and praise for God’s great love and mercy.