God Is Love: 10 Days in the Book of Johnনমুনা

Shepherd of All

There is no one in this world whom Jesus does not love fully and completely. He wants everyone to look to him and be saved. “Turn your heart to me, face me now, and be saved wherever you are, even from the ends of the earth,” God says in Isaiah 45:22 (TPT). First Timothy 2:4 puts it even more succinctly: “He longs for everyone to embrace his life and return to the full knowledge of the truth” (TPT). Though not everyone will choose to do it, the invitation goes out to all.

In this world, we like to congregate in groups where we feel safe, seen, and accepted. We all want to feel as if we belong somewhere. The love of God does not exclude anyone, so let’s be sure that with our faith we are not building walls but bridges. The shepherd of all will gather his people from every tribe, nation, people group, and language. As we wait for that day, let’s open our hearts and our homes in loving hospitality to others.

Jesus, you are the King over all. I will not withhold my kindness from people, no matter their differing background.