Quotemeal: Oct. 14th, 2007

Sunday, October 14, 2007

"What God did makes sense. It makes sense that Jesus would be our sacrifice because a sacrifice was needed to justify man's presence before God. ... However, WHY God did it is absolutely absurd. When one leaves the method and examines the motive, the carefully stacked blocks of logic begin to tumble. That type of love isn't logical; it can't be neatly outlined in a sermon or explained in a term paper. ... It IS inexplicable. It doesn't have a drop of logic nor a thread of rationality. And yet, it is that very irrationality that gives the gospel its greatest defense. For only God could love like that."
— Max Lucado

More Quotemeal

"You are valuable because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are."
Max Lucado
"Love is life. All, everything that I understand, I understand only because I love."
Leo Tolstoy
"We are products of our past, but we don't have to be prisoners of it. God's purpose is not limited by your past. He turned a murderer named Moses into a leader...."
Rick Warren
"There is never any peace for those who resist God."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Max Lucado — "What God did makes sense. It makes sense that Jesus would be our sacrifice because a sacrifice was needed to justify man's presence before God. ... However, WHY God did it is absolutely absurd. When one leaves the method and examines the motive, the carefully stacked blocks of logic begin to tumble. That type of love isn't logical; it can't be neatly outlined in a sermon or explained in a term paper. ... It IS inexplicable. It doesn't have a drop of logic nor a thread of rationality. And yet, it is that very irrationality that gives the gospel its greatest defense. For only God could love like that."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, October 14, 2007

A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"When the Gentiles heard [that the Good News of Jesus would come to them], they were very glad and thanked the Lord for his message; and all who were...."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
""You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.""
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Beloved, As Paul used his letter to address the rivalries and divisions among My followers in Corinth, he pointed to four truths that I want you..."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"Finally, [Jesus] said to his disciples, "Let's go back to Judea" [where Lazarus was very sick]. But his disciples objected. "Rabbi," they said,..."

About This Devotional

Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.