Behold what manner of love the Father has lavished onto me that I am called a child of God.
That is a combination of the KJV and NIV translations of 1 John 3:1. It has been an excellent reminder to me as the Lord reminds me that there is always more in a relationship with Him, more abundant life (John 10:10).
If there is one aspect of a relationship with God that is challenged again and again by our enemy, it is our complete conviction and knowledge of how much God loves us.
I would even venture to say that any person that has not given their heart to the Lord entirely probably has not had a complete revelation, understanding and comprehension of God’s love for them.
You can just hear Paul’s earnest desire to strengthen and encourage the Ephesians in his prayer in Eph 3:16-21. He is particularly passionate about them knowing the love of God.
“I pray that out of his glorious riches, he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that…
