John 3:16—if you’ve been around church folks long enough, you’ve heard it a thousand times. But don’t let the familiarity fool you—this verse is the heartbeat of the Gospel, the very essence of what it means to be loved beyond measure.

“For God so loved the world…” That means you. That means me. That means the best of us and the worst of us. It means the folks we get along with and the ones who drive us up the wall. God didn’t just love a select few—He loved the whole, wide world, and He proved it by giving His very best.

He sent His Son, Jesus, to bridge the gap, to make a way where we had none. And all He asks in return? That we believe. Not that we be perfect. Not that we have all the answers. Just that we trust in the One who gave everything for us.

And what do we get? Eternal life. Not just someday, way off in the clouds, but life right here, right now—abundant, free, overflowing with grace.

So don’t just let John 3:16 be words on a page. Let it be the truth that carries you through today. You are loved. You are seen. And you are worth dying for. Now go live like it!