" 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

John 3:16 is probably the most well known verse in the Bible. It's certainly one of the first verses I came to know. However, only recently has it's true meaning started impact me. This verse is not a casual statement. God loves all of us so much that He performed the most humble acts of humility ever.

God, the creator of the cosmos, the Almighty Father of all that is, became a man and let Himself be mocked, ridiculed and then killed. He did this to pay the penalty for our disobedience. While we were still sinners God stepped in and paid our penalty for us -- with the blood of His own Son. This was His choice --knowing the pain the He would have to endure to prepare a way to save us -- He gave His life for ours. This is true love, agape love.