"Until the gospel events of Good Friday and Easter and the gospel promises of justification and eternal life lead you to behold and embrace God himself as your highest joy, you have not embraced the gospel of God. …
The best news of the Christian gospel is that the supremely
glorious Creator of the universe has acted in Jesus Christ’s death and
resurrection to remove every obstacle between us and himself so that we
may find everlasting joy in seeing and savoring his infinite beauty."
The saving love of God is his doing whatever must be done, at great cost to himself, and for the least deserving, so that he might enthrall them with what will make them supremely happy forever, namely, himself. Therefore, the gospel of God and the love of God are expressed finally and fully in God’s gift of himself for our everlasting pleasure. “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11)."
John Piper
The saving love of God is his doing whatever must be done, at great cost to himself, and for the least deserving, so that he might enthrall them with what will make them supremely happy forever, namely, himself. Therefore, the gospel of God and the love of God are expressed finally and fully in God’s gift of himself for our everlasting pleasure. “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11)."
John Piper
6 comments:
Your photo and thoughts are beautiful.
Such a poignant picture. Thanks for sharing.
Oh wow...love the picture and that incredible quote by Piper!!
Have a blessed day!
Stunning! I love the lighting, makes me think of that first Easter morning.
What a great photo. I love the quote by Piper, too. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful message.
Gorgeous photo!
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