In the third chapter of John, when we read that God loved everyone so much that He sent His Son, we are amazed that He would love us that much, and even more so that He would shed His own blood for our sins, conquer death, and would be coming back some day. The whole point of the gospel is that we are players in the story. He lives in us and one day those of us who have placed our hope and confidence in Christ will all be together—those we've mourned, those we love, and those we miss. He is the King worthy of our worship. He is the Shepherd worthy of our loyalty. He is the Lord worthy of our service. He is the Promise worthy of our hope.