There is no sweeter meditation for the soul than to dwell upon the love of Jesus Christ, the Savior of sinners. His love is like a gentle stream that refreshes the weary, a sunbeam that warms the cold heart, and a deep well that never runs dry. He does not deal with us as we deserve but stoops in infinite mercy to lift us from our misery and crown us with His grace. “A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice” (Isaiah 42:3, BSB).

The Call to Belong
If Christ is so tender with the weak, what excuse do we have to resist Him? He is all sweetness and kindness to those who come to Him. He calls, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, BSB). There is no stern rebuke for the penitent, no harsh rejection for the returning sinner. His arms are open wide, His heart is full of compassion, and His love is everlasting.

The love of Christ is most clearly seen in His work of redemption. When we were lost in sin and dead in trespasses, He left the glories of heaven to seek and save us. He did not come as a mighty conqueror but as a lowly servant, a Lamb led to slaughter for the sins of His people. “God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8, BSB).

Consider what it cost Him to redeem us. The holy Son of God bore the wrath we deserved, endured the scorn of men, and gave His life as a ransom. If He has done this for us, what more could He do to show His love? “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13, BSB).

Shall not such love kindle our hearts with devotion? Shall we not love Him who first loved us, who gave everything to purchase us as His own? He claims us not as slaves but as His beloved bride, and He rejoices over us with singing (Zephaniah 3:17).

The love of Christ not only draws us to Himself but also binds us to one another. If we are His, then we are members of His body, joined together in a holy fellowship. The Apostle Paul writes, “You are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household” (Ephesians 2:19, BSB).

How tenderly should we love those whom Christ has redeemed! He shed His blood for them; they are precious in His sight. Shall we not cherish those whom He cherishes, bear with their weaknesses, and serve them in love? The love of Christ compels us to forgive one another as He has forgiven us, to encourage one another in the faith, and to seek the good of the whole body.

The church is Christ’s treasure, His inheritance, and His joy. If He so delights in His people, can we do less? The love of the Savior transforms our hearts, making us eager to walk in unity and peace. “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35, BSB).

The Call to Come

But what of you, dear soul? Do you know this love? Have you tasted the sweetness of Christ’s mercy? He invites you to come—not because you are worthy, but because He is gracious. “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters” (Isaiah 55:1, BSB). Bring your sins, your fears, your doubts, and lay them at His feet. He will not turn you away.

Do not think you must make yourself ready or worthy before you come. Christ loves the broken-hearted and the contrite. He welcomes the weary, the burdened, and the ashamed. His promise is sure: “Whoever comes to Me, I will never drive away” (John 6:37, BSB).

Come and find rest for your soul. Come and know the joy of belonging to Christ and His people. Let His love heal your wounds, renew your heart, and fill you with hope. There is no love like His—so tender, so constant, so full of grace. Will you not embrace Him?

Let us then, with hearts ablaze, love Him who has loved us so faithfully. Let us delight in Him and in those He has redeemed. And let us press on to the day when we shall see Him face to face, when every tear will be wiped away, and His love will be ours in perfect fullness forever.