Yes, Jesus Loves Me!
INTRODUCTION: One of the most familiar Christian songs in the world is “Jesus Loves Me.” Most of us can recall one or two verses, but did you know that the author of the song, Anna Bartlett Warner, originally wrote seven? BODY: As I looked at some of the more obscure verses, I quickly realized that every word of this innocent song of faith could be applied to Kevin Maxwell’s life. Every word should apply to our lives as well. Listen: Verse 1 Jesus loves me this I know For the Bible tells me so Little ones to Him belong They are weak but He is strong “God will quiet us with his love” ( Zephaniah 3:17 ). In this day when so many cry out for acceptance and love, God has already lavishly poured out his love upon us through Jesus Christ our Lord. He not only wants us to know His love, he wants us to know His peace. Jesus said to his troubled disciples the night he was to be arrested, “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you.” Melvin, Arlene, Kim, and Mike, this i