John 3:16-17 -- On Saving the World

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."
John 3:16-17


I like the clarification of purpose here, making it clear that all of this life stuff is about rescuing us from death, and that God is compassionate and caring--the kind of teacher that is going to allow us to try until we get it right, as long as we are learning the material. :)

Today, when we're tempted to think of God as a cruel and harsh judge, let's remember all he did for us so far, and look around for the things that he continues to do.  If we aren't seeing it, it isn't because God has stopped caring... it is because we haven't been taking time to notice.  Let's correct our perspective, and be willing to do as God asks so that he can bring us home again.