The posture of Jesus is one of open arms. Warmth. Empathy. Welcome. Joy. Jesus’ love is a love that sings over us with rejoicing. Dear believer, that’s God’s heart for you. You don’t have to be perfect to be used by God. You don’t have to walk on water or be able to turn it Napa Valley red—if you know and are known by the One who did; if you draw near to Him and simply open yourself up to receive and reflect His love, there’s no telling what God can do in and through you. He may even stop the hike you’re on to put you in the front of the pack in order to display His glory through your lack of
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