Lavish Love July 5,2026 Behold , what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us , that we should be called the Sons of God : therefore the world knoweth us not ,because it knew him not -1John 3:1. It was mu grandson’s eleventh birthday , and a group of family members gathered at a Mediterranean restaurant to celebrate .Before ordering , my son asked the birthday boy what he wanted .He reluctantly told his dad he’d like the salmon but knew it was too expensive .My son told him ,”It’s your birthday .If that’s what you’d like , you can have it .” My grandson was thrilled , and his broad smile showed it . My son’s love for his son reminds me in small part of God’s lavish love .First John 3 describes the “great love “ God showers on us :He calls all who believe in Him His children (v1)the benefactors of His lavish love .This love is exemplified in Christ’s sacrifice , the greatest gift of all .Jesus “laid down his life for us”on the cross (v16)”We’re saved “by grace through faith “in Christ “(Ephesians 2:8)This is God’s gracious gift to everyone who believes in response to God’s lavish love ,let’s lat down our lives for our brothers and sisters “(1John 3:16)We’re called to put our faith into action :to love and obey Him and to spread that love to others .Through His Holy Spirit ,God enables us to extend lavish love to our family and beyond .-Alyson Kieda when have you been thr recipient of lavish love ?How can you extend God’s lavish love to another ? Dear Loving Savior ,none of my gifts or sacrifices could ever compare to Your Lavish love for me .Please help me find ways to live out that love to others