Arms of Love Never Let Go
“I didn’t do anything that any of my co-workers wouldn’t have done.” That’s what the Bridge Tender said about his act of heroism when he prevented a man from committing suicide. He held the man in his arms and didn’t let go until he knew he was safe. What you are about to read is a story of everyday heroism. Everyday, but not mundane or insignificant. Heroes are selfless and sacrificial. You will also read about an act of heroism that occurred over 2,000 years ago. In this post, you will read about Jesus, the ancient hero who remains the hero people unwittingly crave today, and who will prove to be a hero for all eternity. And you will read about God, His Father, the one whose arms never tire and never let go. God’s embrace follows up Jesus’ sacrifice. It offers the surety that the salvation we receive through faith in Jesus will not fade, but is secured from history past thru eternity future. (What follows can be read aloud to a group. It is a Gospel presentatio...