I’ve read through the Bible, cover to cover, several times, but, sadly, I don’t have many verses memorized. Let me clarify that there are many verses I can quote but very few that I could tell you book, chapter, and verse as well. The numbers just don’t stick in my head.
Today’s verse is the exception. In fact, it may be the exception for a lot of people. Even people that have never read the Bible. A fellow named Rollen Stewart became famous for sitting in high-profile spots at televised sporting events, like behind home plates at baseball games, in the 80s. He wore a rainbow wig to catch the eye, and he always waved a sign saying simply “John 3:16.” He was probably more than a bit unbalanced (and is apparently currently serving three life sentences in jail), but there was a reason he chose that verse of all the verses in the Bible.
It is known as summarizing the message of the Bible in one verse. It does a pretty good job of it.
It talks of God’s immense love for His creation. It speaks to Jesus’s amazing sacrifice, and the marvelous outcome of accepting that gift. And it gets me excited for the future available to me if I step into the light of His love.
Dear God,
Thank you for your simple message of love, forgiveness, and hope. Forgive me for complicating it. Show me how and when to share this simple message of good news. And to keep it simple.
CamDevo 