Extravagant Kindness

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Last evening Joshua walked in the door and told me to close my eyes and hold out my hands.  Upon opening my eyes I found I was holding a card with a little baby carriage on it.  (Yes, I started crying right then)  This was the first card we have received congratulating us on the adoption.  When I opened up the card I discovered enclosed a check of beyond extravagant value.  As I wiped away the tears to continue reading the kind words inscribed on the page this is what I read,

“We hope that this gift will, in a small way, remind you of your heavenly Father’s extravagant love and care for you both, and will contribute toward adopting a child.”

We are indeed reminded!  The words of “How Deep the Father’s Love” have been resonating in my mind all morning.

How deep the Father’s love for us.  How vast beyond all measure.  That He should give His only son, to make a wretch His treasure.  How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turns His face away.  As wounds which mar the Chosen One, bring many sons to glory.

Behold the man upon a cross.  My sin upon His shoulders.  Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice, call out among the scoffers.  It was my sin that held Him there, until it was accomplished.  His dying breath has brought me life, I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything.  No gifts, no power, no wisdom.  But I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection.  Why should I gain from His reward?  I cannot give an answer.  But this I know with all my heart, His wounds have paid my ransom!

 May we all be reminded of God’s extravagant, deep love and kindness towards us today.

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