David Jeremiah Daily Devotional March 8, 2025 - “Jesus Loves Me”.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. - John 3:16
Recommended Reading: John 3:15-17 - that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
“Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; they are weak, but He is strong.”
Of all of Anna Bartlett Warner’s many hymns “Jesus Loves Me” is undoubtedly the most well-known. In its simple first verse are found all the key elements of the Christian story: Jesus, love, Bible, and faithfulness. How fitting that young children should learn a song that tells the Gospel message.
Just as “Jesus Loves Me” simplifies the Gospel message in a song beloved by children, John 3:16 does so in a single Bible verse: God, His love for mankind, Jesus Christ, faith, and eternal life. It is no wonder that in the millions of Bibles distributed by Gideons International John 3:16 is printed in a variety of the world’s languages. Regardless of who sees one of their Bibles, they will most likely be able to read John 3:16 in a familiar language.
May “Jesus Loves You” remind you of the simplicity of the Gospel message: Jesus loves you, this you can know, for the Bible tells you so.
Whatever is Christian is always essentially simple. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
