Actions Speak Louder Than Words
All my life I have heard the adage, “Actions speak louder than words.” I hear people promising others many things, but the real answer is the action they take. Parents show their children they are loved by loving them. Spouses show their mates they are appreciated by listening to and loving them. I watch the relationships between coaches and players, and it’s always evident when a coach invests in a player’s development. When you hear someone say something and then act in an entirely different way, you know they are insincere or even fraudulent.
The cross upon which Jesus died is the example that we can center our lives on. The cross tells us how much God loves us. Romans 5:8 explains this concept. Paul wrote, “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” This verse makes John 3:16 come alive. The cross shows us who we are. John 3:16 says, “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son.”
We live in a world filled with hate and broken people, but this message rings loud and clear. If you ever wonder who you are and what your purpose on this earth is, the message of God’s love withstands the test of time. You’re the one so loved by God that He gave His only Son to rescue you. When you consider the price Christ paid for your sins, it’s easy to realize the reality of His actions. Christ loved us so much that He gave His life for us. Indeed, actions speak louder than words!
Prayer – Father, I can never comprehend why You gave Your Son for my forgiveness. Your love is amazing, and your grace is undeniable. Thank You for making me your child! Amen.
Romans 5:8 – “God demonstrates his own love in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
By the Rev. Tommy Herndon
Images: Stefano Intintoli, Fred Baum & Scott Rodgerson, courtesy of Unsplash
Since 2018, we have been sharing this weekly devotion with our friends and clients. This week’s devotion concludes the Monday Morning Startup series as the author of the devotions, the Rev. Tommy Herndon, retired last summer. We will continue sending regular updates to share how the Foundation and Development Company (DevCo) can help your church through investment opportunities or a loan tailored to your congregation’s ministry needs. We thank Rev. Herndon for his commitment to providing encouragement through six years of weekly devotions.
