Ted Simons
Youth Minister, Third & Kilgore Church of Christ
Oklahoma Christian University
Bachelors of Arts, Youth Ministry
You Are Loved
At a Bible study recently my wife attended the question was asked, “If you only had one elevator ride to share the Gospel with someone, what would you tell them?” Initially I thought that was nearly an impossible question – I mean, there’s so much to the Bible and an elevator ride is typically pretty short. But then I was reminded of when Jesus was asked what the most important of the commands in the text are and his response was, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul & strength” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” The answer was pretty simple after realizing that. The answer for me was, “You are loved.”
The most important thing that we can either tell others or be reminded of ourselves is that the Creator of the universe loves and cares about you deeply. So much so that when our rebellion separated us from Him, He simply wouldn’t allow that to be the final word. So He came to this world in our flesh to live like us, to remain sinless, and offer himself as the satisfaction for the punishment. But more than just death and cleansing our sins He came back so that we, too, wouldn’t have to let death be the final word. Free from sin, free from death, free from the ways of this world by surrendering ourselves to Him and putting on His Son.
In a world that is full of hate – you are loved.
In a world that relishes in failure – you are loved.
In a world that is full of strife and disaster – you are loved.
In a world that tries to make you think you are anything less than loved and valuable –
You. Are. Loved.
Third and Kilgore Church of Christ
1701 E 3rd St
Portales, New Mexico
Meeting Times:
Sunday Bible Class–9:00 A.M.
Sunday Worship–10:00 A.M.
Sunday Evening–6:00 P.M.
Ladies’ Bible Class–Tuesday, 9:30 A.M.
Wednesday Night–7:00 P.M.
Our goal at 3rd and Kilgore is to share the love of God with those around us. We long to be of service to others and gladly share the abundance of blessings God has provided, the greatest being the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Also, be sure to check out our campus ministry at Eastern New Mexico University. Check out their Facebook.
