I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. Psalms 116:1-2 (NIV)
Creation Reveals His Pleasure in People
Then God said, "Let us make man in our image Gen 1:26 (NIV)
Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden. Gen 3:8 (NIV)
Bible Reveals His Plan for People
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer 29:11 (NIV)
Cross Reveals His Passion for People
This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. 32 God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" 38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call." Acts 2:23-39 (NIV)
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. James 1:19-20 (NIV)
Close Proximity
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. John 1:14 (NIV)
Being Yourself
O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. Psalms 139:1 (NIV)
Building a Bridge
I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. 1 Cor 9:22 (NIV)
Accepting Who They Are
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (NIV)