Manna in the Morning God's Love Letter — E.A. Johnston

The Bible as God’s Love Letter

Hello friends, this is manna in the morning and our devotion today is God's love letter. Our scripture passage is found in the gospel of John in chapter 3 and verse 16. We see in God's Word. For God so loved the world That he gave his only begotten Son.

The Promise of Everlasting Life

That whosoever believeth in him Should not perish but have everlasting life. There was an Englishman Who traveled frequently to India for business and while visiting a street bazaar in Calcutta? He purchased a inexpensive jade necklace for his little eight-year-old girl.

The Jade Necklace and Its Hidden Message

After she wore it a few days the metal clasp broke and he took it to a London jeweler to be repaired. A Week later the man returned to pick up the necklace and the jeweler emerged from a back room. Holding the necklace with a big grin on his face, and he inquired May I ask you sir how much you paid for this jade necklace.

The Jeweler Discovers the Necklace’s Secret

The man replied? 20 pounds. Nothing more. The jeweler smiled and said. Look into this magnifying glass. See the letters carved on each piece of jade it is French lettering. When you lay these 66 pieces of jade side-by-side.

The Bible’s Sixty-Six Books Reveal God’s Love

They form a love letter from Napoleon to Juliet. This jade necklace is priceless. Listen friends the Bible is comprised of 66 books and they form a love letter from God to us and they're priceless. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son.

Sharing God’s Message of Salvation

Let's spend more time in God's love letter more often. Great God. Thank you for your word. Thank you for your son. May we share this love letter with a dying world about a Savior who? Came down here so we can go up there.

It is in the strong name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray amen.