1st John 4:9. “In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him?” GOD SENT. Sent – down through the ages, messages were sent to men Sent – words of warning or encouragement were sent to them Sent – to men in various and unusual ways Sent – from God as He showed them His matchless grace
Sent – messengers chosen by God Himself Sent – each one had something from God to tell Sent – like Isaiah to speak words from God Sent – like Daniel with warnings for the sinful world
Sent – His servants to bring to God what was owed Sent – to the highways and byways to speak for the Lord Sent – to bring the poor and needy from the paths of sin Sent – to tell sinners of God’s desire for them
Sent – angels came down God’s bidding to do Sent – to bring hope though the listeners were very few Sent – to bring to men good tidings of great joy Sent – to guide the searchers in the way they should go
Sent – finally to earth came the Messiah long promised Sent – Emmanuel came to live here among us Sent – His only uniquely begotten, His one and only Son Sent – His Son that the redemptive work would be done
Sent – and now it’s our turn to respond to God’s call Sent – to tell sinners that God loves them all Sent – to make known this is the day of God’s grace Sent – to lead people to in Him place their faith
Sent – until the days of the harvest are finished Sent – so God’s power in us won’t diminish Sent – until this voice can’t speak for God any more Sent – until landed safe on the heavenly shore “O God, I thank Thee for sending Thy Son that I might live through Him. I thank Thee that He sent the Holy Spirit to live in me. I thank Thee for sending me into the harvest field to sow and reap. I thank Thee for giving me the privilege of serving Thee in divine things. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”