Forgiven Much Equals Love Much
"'Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been
forgiven--for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven
little loves little.' Then Jesus said to her, 'Your sins are
forgiven.'" - Luke 7:47-48
Josh McDowell was born in August 17, 1939 in Michigan. After
graduating from high school, he went on to Kellogg College
in Michigan. Josh was bright but he was also an angry, young
man. In his second year in college, he had grown hostile to
Christianity. Finally he accepted a challenge by a group of
Christian students and professors to intellectually examine
the claims of Christianity.
During his research to discredit the resurrection of Christ, Josh discovered compelling historical evidence for the reliability of the Christian faith. Then in December 1959, he was unable to sleep or to get Jesus off his mind and Josh prayed to ask Jesus to come into his life and forgive his sins.
In the months that followed, Josh's life changed dramatically as he experienced the power of God's love. Most noticeable was his renewed relationship with his father -- the town drunk -- whom he never thought he could love again.
Since his conversion, Josh has devoted his life to
telling a doubting world about Christ. He transferred to
Wheaton College where he completed his college degree. Later
he attended Talbot Theological Seminary where he graduated
Magna Cum Laude with a master of divinity degree. He has
written more than 70 books on topics ranging from Christian
apologetics to common problems facing youth.
For those who realize how sinful they truly are there is
also a deep love and appreciation to Christ for the
forgiveness of those sins. Today in prayer, thank Christ for
forgiving you of your sin and give Him your life to do as He
wills to bring glory to Him.
"How much have you been forgiven? More than you feel,
imagine, or know. Jesus' death on the cross for sinners was
something you did not request, could not resist, or can ever
repay." - Victor Yap
God's Word: "In him we have redemption through his blood,
the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of
God's grace." - Ephesians 1:7
By Peter Kennedy, Copyright 2003, Devotional E-Mail
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