May 3

Our New Testament reading for today contains the most famous verse in the entire Bible, one that has been called, “The Gospel in a Nutshell.”

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16 NIV)

Some Christians believe this is the greatest verse in the Bible. Whether you feel that way about this verse or not, one thing is for sure – this verse is filled with many of the “greatest” things in the Bible…

1. The greatest person – “For God…”
2. The greatest love – “…so loved the world…”
3. The greatest gift – “that He gave his one and only Son…”
4. The greatest invitation – “…that whoever believes in him…”
5. The greatest promise – “…shall not perish but have eternal life…”

If you have never memorized any verses from the Bible, I encourage you to take a few minutes after you have read this devotional and hide this simple, yet extremely powerful verse in the deepest recesses of your heart and mind. It is all the Bible you need to save the world…!

Personally, I am glad I am a whosoever…! How about you…?

Pastor Mark