Trust is that rare and priceless treasure that wins us the affection of our heavenly Father.
Brennan ManningRead
This is the God of the gospel of grace. A God who, out of love for us, sent the only Son He ever had wrapped in our skin. He learned how to walk, stumbled and fell, cried for His milk, sweated blood in the night, was lashed with a whip and showered with spit, was fixed to a cross, and died whispering forgiveness on us all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes God's profound love for humanity demonstrated through the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Brennan Manning reflects on the immense love of God as portrayed in the gospel, illustrating that God sent His only Son, who fully embraced the human experience, enduring pain and suffering for the sake of humanity. This act of love culminates in His forgiveness, highlighting the depth of divine compassion and the sacrificial nature of grace.
Themes
GodLoveGraceForgivenessSacrifice
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote as a reminder of divine compassion during a religious gathering.
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