Today’s verse may be the most overlooked verse in the Bible. It is profound, but it is often overshadowed because the verse right before it may be the most quoted verse in the New Testament. That overlooked verse is…
John 3:17
“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.”
Here we see God’s intention for humanity, deeply rooted in love and compassion.
This verse tells us that Jesus was sent not to condemn us, but to save us. It reveals the nature of God and His relationship with us. God’s desire is not to find our every fault or punish us for our shortcomings, but rather to provide a way out of the darkness that sin creates.
Jesus is God’s grace, extending a hand to those who feel lost, broken, or unworthy. His mission was to bring hope and redemption, not to point out every flaw. This understanding of God’s heart should change our view of Him—from a distant judge to a loving Father eager to reconcile with His children. It challenges us to embrace God’s grace fully and share it with others, knowing that God’s purpose is always to restore, not to condemn.
We are invited to see the world and others through God’s eyes of compassion and mercy.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and this is a thought worth thinking.