Subject: Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

God is love (1 John 4:8, 16). That was why He gave His Son, Lord Jesus Christ on the cross to make a propitiation for our sins and enabled us to receive His love into our hearts and lives (1 John 3:1).

Lord Jesus Christ did the will of the Father to redeem us from sin and grant us eternal life. Lord Jesus Christ gave Himself as a sacrifice on the cross to give us eternal life.

There was a father who did not have any personal fellowship with Lord Jesus. He did business and his business flourished and he led a luxurious life. Gradually his business started failing and he ran into debts. He took to drinking and created problems at home. His son unable to bear with his father’s behaviour, cried out, “O God! Why do we suffer like this? Why is my father in this pathetic condition? When will our condition get better? If there is a God, help me to see you!" Suddenly Lord Jesus Christ appeared to him and he was enthralled! The Lord spoke to him and he in ecstasy followed the Lord on his knees. After some time Lord Jesus disappeared and soon there was a knock on the door. When he opened the door, he saw his father and mother standing at the door. Blood was oozing from his knees as he followed the Lord and his parents wondered at the state he was in. He narrated everything that had happened and said, “Jesus is the true God.” This enraged his parents and they drove him out of the house. But the son held onto the Lord and grew up to be a servant of God. He preached the love of God to the people of the world.

Beloved! Lord Jesus Christ gave His life for you on the cross to redeem you from sin and grant you eternal life. Seek Him and He will fill you with His love and strengthen you to overcome the world. The Bible urges you to keep yourself in the love of God (Jude 1:21) and live a life that glorifies Him. Then blessings and mercy shall fill your life.