I was recently in a local store when a farmer walked in with his two small children, one girl and one boy. The two children carefully examined the wares of the shop and their eyes finally settled on a pair of earrings. After the practical father made sure the gift was in their price range, the lady at the counter asked what the occasion was to be buying something special for their mom. “It’s a just because present,” the little girl answered.
I am glad God loves me “just because.” God loves me because His nature is to love and although I am always unworthy, He keeps on giving me gifts and loving me in spite of myself. Just because I am made in His image doesn’t mean I am perfect; far from it. But God loves me still. In the ultimate expression of His love God sent Jesus to the cross just because I needed saving from my sin. God didn’t need to show off or prove anything to any man, He sacrificed Himself just because of His love. Just because God cared as far back as eternity reaches, He planned and purposed good gifts for me and you. Just because He cares about how we treat one another, He gives us principles and commandments to help us to love and respect one another. Just because He never gives up on anyone, He stands ready to receive us just as we are and take us to where we ultimately were made to be.
Some people like to think God loves them because they are good. Others believe God only loves them if they say the right words and pray the right prayers. I believe the truth is God loves us all just because love is who He is.
So the next time you meet an angry person, do something some kindness to them just because. The next time you meet a person who is down on his luck, be a hand to lift him up just because you recognize the awesome love of God and how it is a blessing to share it.
Just because.
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