I love you.

I love you.

When was the last time you heard the words, "I love you?" Take a moment and think. Perhaps you heard it this morning and hear it on a regular basis. Perhaps you rarely hear it and your heart longs to hear these three simple words.

I love you.

What is it about those three words that have such meaning and importance to us? Let's face it; we all want to feel important to someone, that we matter. I'm not necessarily referring to marriage although that is certainly one relationship where love can flourish.
Friends, children, grandchildren, and other believers can have a profound effect with these three simple words.
I am looking forward to hearing my granddaughter say for the first time, "I wub you" I'm sure I will do a jig.

There are many, many lonely hearts out there desperate to know that someone cares, starving to hear "I love you."

Someone cares. In fact, not just someone, God Himself loves and cares for you.

Isaiah 43:1-5
Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.
For I am the LORD your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I gave Egypt for your ransom,
Ethiopia and Seba in your place.
Since you were precious in My sight,
You have been honored,
And I have loved you;
Therefore I will give men for you,
And people for your life.
Fear not, for I am with you

This verse was intended for Israel, but consider the verses, "I gave Egypt for your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in your place.... I will give men for you, and people for your life. God loved you so much that He did not just give Ethiopia, Seba and men for you; He gave His very own only Son, Jesus Christ in your place. He loves you.

Close your eyes, and imagine Jesus tilting your chin up towards His face and hear the words, "I love you."

Diane