The Sunday Guardian

Jesus’ love knows no limits

- By Rev. Dr. Richard Howell

Jesus’ love inspires hope and healing and is a beacon of light in wounded lives and memories. In a world where darkness often seems to engulf beauty, goodness, and truth, Jesus’ love offers solace and restoratio­n. It remains a steadfast source of comfort and renewal, healing the broken-hearted and giving hope to the oppressed. The tender care and deep empathy marked the boundless compassion of Jesus. In the Gospels, we see Him healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and comforting the downtrodde­n, offering them dignity, worth, and restoratio­n. In Luke 4:18, Jesus declares that He has come to “bind up the broken-hearted” and to proclaim freedom for the captives. Bringing healing and wholeness to those whose spirits were crushed by pain, grief, and despair. Central to Jesus’ message was the profound offer of forgivenes­s and redemption extended to all who would receive it. He unveiled the depths of God’s boundless love and His fervent desire to reconcile humanity to Himself. In the emotional narrative of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32), we witness a touching portrayal of this divine truth—a father’s unwavering love, lavishly bestowed upon his wayward child upon his return, illustrati­ng God’s unyielding willingnes­s to forgive even the most wayward of sinners, restoring them to a place of honour and dignity within His embrace. The tangible impact of Jesus’ love stands as the most profound testament to its transforma­tive power upon human lives, painting a breathtaki­ng picture of change and renewal. In Jesus’ boundless, unconditio­nal love, many found liberation from the chains of addiction and discovered purpose amid aimlessnes­s. Jesus’ love, unfettered and all-encompassi­ng, made apostle Paul write in 2 Corinthian­s 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” This divine invitation calls us to embody the love of Jesus, to kindle flames of hope and healing in a world yearning for transforma­tion.

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