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Billy Graham's Daily Devotion

A Simple Message

January 3, 2013

As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
–John 15:9

The great Swiss theologian, Dr. Karl Barth, was probably in his generation the greatest theologian in the world, and a great philosopher as well. I did not always agree with him, but he was my friend and I respected him. While he was in this country, a student at one of the seminaries said, “Dr. Barth, what is the greatest truth that ever crossed your mind?” All the seminary students were sitting on the edge of their seats to hear some great, profound, deep, complicated answer. Dr. Barth slowly raised his great shaggy gray head and looked at the student and said, “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.”

Prayer for the day

Lord Jesus, may I always keep the knowledge of Your love in true simplicity—unencumbered by much learning. Thank You for loving me.

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33 Comments

joshua says 1.4.2013, 06:52 a.m.

Its the our Lord Jesus Christ ...who is our only one savior..We could have everything in this world but to have JESUS Christ as A Personal Savior is more than anyhting

Jessie says 1.3.2013, 11:48 a.m.

I am so grateful that His love is agape love and doesn't depend on mind. I do want to love Him more and more.

john says 1.3.2013, 11:41 a.m.

thanks for posting this. as a long time church organist, iused to play jesus loves me a lot----i could always tell the people in the congregation were connecting with it, so yes it is a profound statement.

T says 1.3.2013, 10:11 a.m.

Thank you God for loving me even when I fail. Thank you for never letting me down or letting me go. I know I don't deserve Your unfailing love at all, so thank You for taking me into Your family anyway. Please use me and let Your love shine in me.

frances says 1.3.2013, 10:11 a.m.

jesus is so good to me

Gerry says 1.3.2013, 08:31 a.m.

Knowing for certain that Jesus loves you is an incomparable feeling.

Joe says 1.3.2013, 07:42 a.m.

Amen.

Annie says 1.2.2013, 09:06 a.m.

"As the Father hath loved Me, so I have loved you", my Lord Jesus, I know these were not empty Words spoken that day, Your Word is eternal!!! THANK YOU LORD, YOUR AMAZING LOVE, AMAZING GRACE, AMEN,.....!

Victor says 1.9.2012, 5:30 p.m.

I thank God for choosing me even when I didn't know him, I just want to know him more and more

Stanley says 1.3.2012, 3:16 p.m.

I thank God for His love every day that I am able to rise and praise Him!

Cheri says 1.3.2012, 2:35 p.m.

Thank you Lord Jesus for Your saving grace, love and truth in our lives. Bless this day to and for Your glory!

mick says 1.3.2012, 11:37 a.m.

Love has come so that we may love!

Dennis says 1.3.2012, 11:16 a.m.

What an amazing Savior that saved a sinner like me….

Betty says 1.3.2012, 09:09 a.m.

Father I am so thankful for your love and forgiveness.

Julie says 1.3.2012, 07:58 a.m.

How amazing that the greatest "truth" known to mankind, was written in a children's song known almost world-wide...“Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.”

Gerry says 1.3.2012, 07:37 a.m.

Jesus wants to reveal his incredible Love for you. First, however you must ask him into your life. You will be very happy you did!!

D says 1.3.2012, 07:11 a.m.

Great Truth!!!

Kelly says 1.3.2012, 04:49 a.m.

How sweet the Lord's love is, more perfect than we can earthly know

Rai says 1.2.2012, 7:17 p.m.

Hallelujah! to God be the Glory!! Thank you Lord for this new day!

Annie says 1.2.2012, 07:59 a.m.

Like The Flower, Which Holds Its dew....., My Lord Jesus....., Your LOVE Hold Me ....., When I Need....., YOU.....! Thanks For....., Always Being....., THERE....., I Will Trust In YOU! I Love You Rev. Billy Graham, Your Family, And BGEA, Amen!

Annie says 1.2.2012, 05:38 a.m.

Lord Jesus Through Your mercies that we are not consumed, because Your compassion's fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness. Jesus Who can understand Your mercy! A minds do not have the capacity to really understand Your mercy!

Annie says 1.2.2012, 05:25 a.m.

But God, who is rich in mercy, for His great LOVE wherewith He LOVED us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace we are saved;), Ephesians 2:4-5. JESUS, With my every breath I'm holding on to Your LOVE, Amen!

linda says 1.1.2012, 4:46 p.m.

What love, mercy, and grace Jesus showed on the Cross for us all. I have a cross every where I am. Work,Home,Car. And I praise him too all the day long.

jay says 1.3.2011, 10:28 p.m.

It is the most beautiful love story ever to be thought of. Thank-you God for sending your son Jesus to die for us, so that we may live. Praise God for he alone is worthy to be praised!!!

Teresa says 1.3.2011, 9:17 p.m.

Thank you Jesus for loving me so much that you died in my place and shed your blood on the cross that I may have the chance to receive eternal life. What an incredible gift of love! I love you Jesus.

Anthony says 1.3.2011, 6:49 p.m.

Thank you Jesus for your LOVE and MERCY.

mehret. says 1.3.2011, 2:08 p.m.

God Is Always Good. Hallelujah !!

Lisa says 1.3.2011, 1:34 p.m.

It amazes me just how much love God has for us...that he would give his "only son" as a sacrifice for our sins...that is great love!

Ritu says 1.3.2011, 10:30 a.m.

A few days ago your devotional had said that love is our greatest need. Christ satisfied it, how lucy we are!

mhonbemo says 1.3.2011, 08:38 a.m.

Indeed its true! Jesus loves us!! And its as simple as that yet so profoundly deep and beautiful!!!

Gerry says 1.3.2011, 08:13 a.m.

While Jesus was on this earth he not only claimed to love us but demonstrated his extraordinary love on a cross at Calvary .The King of all Kings died a horrid death. Without this Holy sacrifice we would have no eternal hope . That's incredible Love. Thank you Lord.

Doug says 1.3.2011, 07:16 a.m.

I love you Jesus. Thank you for your grace and mercy.

sheryl says 1.3.2011, 05:19 a.m.

How great a love..I thank God his love is so much greater than mine..he loved me for me!

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