The astonishing love of Jesus for us!

Charles Spurgeon, et al.

(You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.)

There is no greater wonder in all the universe than this: that the infinitely holy Son of God would set His heart upon vile, guilty, Hell-deserving sinners. "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us!" Not when we were seeking Him. Not when we were repenting. Not when we were bettering ourselves. But while we were rebels, with hearts full of enmity against Him--He loved us still. (Romans 5:6, 8, 10)

Paul, once a blasphemer and persecutor of Christ's church, could only marvel: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst!" (1 Timothy 1:15). So it is with all who have been given eyes to see their corruption, and hearts to feel their need. When we know ourselves rightly, we are utterly astonished that Jesus would save such ungodly ones as ourselves.

Our salvation was not the fruit of our seeking, but of His. "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save those who are lost!" (Luke 19:10). It was the overflowing of His sovereign, unmerited love. Dead in sin, blind in mind, corrupt in heart—yet He loved us, and by His great mercy made us spiritually alive. (Ephesians 2:4–5).

What love is this, that stooped so low? "He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities." (Isaiah 53:5). The pure and spotless Lamb bore the filth and condemnation of our sin. He who knew no sin, was made sin for us, "so that in Him, we might become the righteousness of God." (2 Corinthians 5:21).

It was not out of obligation, but out of sheer grace. "When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy." (Titus 3:4–5).

Christian! Jesus loved you before the world began—He loves you now—and He will love you forever! His love for you is unfathomable--it is as boundless as infinity.

Oh, the precious love of Jesus! It is . . .
  the sun in the heavens of grace,
    the river in the garden of mercy,
      and the foundation of the temple of redemption!

The love of Jesus is the most amazing thing under Heaven, if not in Heaven itself.

Oh, what a Savior is ours! His love is not shallow or sentimental—it is a love that bleeds, and bears wrath. It is a love that will never let us go. It is a love that astonishes us now, and will be our wonder and song for all eternity.

Let every believing heart fall low in worship. Let every mouth confess: "To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood... to Him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen." (Revelation 1:5–6).