THE WORD 4 ev 1

1 Peter 4:7-8 - The end of all things is near. Therefore, be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

We’ve traveled a long way through these weeks in Lent. I hope as we enter Holy Week
you know God loves you deeply. His love for you is what brought Him to earth and to this week in which He will suffer and die for your sins. The instruction above, to “love each other deeply,” is meant for us. It is the example God set for us as to how He wants us to act toward one another.

Ever have someone pick up a check? It’s a good feeling when someone covers the tab for us. “You’re covered,” means everything is taken care of. There’s nothing more you need to do.

Through His sacrifice, Jesus is saying exactly that: “you’re covered. Everything is taken care of, and there’s nothing more you need do.” Now Jesus calls on us to share this same love with others because love truly is the one thing that covers all sins.

Is there someone who needs your forgiveness? I pray God’s Holy Spirit will enable you to say to them, “You’re covered. There’s nothing you need to do. I forgive you for Jesus’ sake.”
THE PRAYER: Lord, thank You for the forgiveness that is mine through Jesus. Give me the strength to share that same love and forgiveness with others. Amen.