16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. 18 Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. 19 And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.” REFLECTIONSWritten by Rebecca MihasWhen I read John 3:16–21, I’m reminded again of the amazing depth of God’s love. John 3:16 is one of the most well-known verses in the Bible: “For God so loved the world…”, yet when I stop and reflect, I’m struck by how personal it is. God didn’t just love the world in a general sense; He loved me enough to give His only Son so I could have eternal life. That sacrifice shows how precious His gift really is.This passage also speaks into times when I’m struggling in my walk with God. When I know I’ve done the wrong thing or acted poorly toward my family, colleagues, or friends, I often withdraw from God. I read my Bible less and pray less, because I feel unworthy of His love and grace. My pride appears, and I don’t want to admit my faults, even though I know I need to. Those are the times when shame makes me want to hide.But verses 17–18 remind me that Jesus didn’t come to condemn me. He came to save me. That truth brings comfort, especially when I feel like I fall short. God’s heart is not to punish but to restore. Even when I distance myself out of guilt, He still invites me back into His light, not to shame me but to free me.Verses 19–21 challenge me because they confront my tendency to stay in the “darkness”, in excuses, pride, or fear. God’s light can feel uncomfortable, but His light isn’t meant to harm me. It reveals what needs healing and invites me to grow. Choosing the light means choosing honesty, humility, and transformation.This passage shows me a love that comforts and challenges me. It reassures me that salvation is a gift, not something I earn. And it calls me to walk in the light, where I continually find grace, freedom, and a God who never stops coming after me.





























ABOUT THE AUTHORRebecca is a member of our Bossley Park Morning congregation.

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