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The Three Most Longed-for Words

Mark Rutland humorously recalls a survey asking Americans which words they most long to hear. As expected, the top response was, I love you. The second was, I forgive you.” But the third caught him off guard: Supper’s ready.”

Then it struck him—these three phrases beautifully encapsulate the gospel. God loves us. God forgives us. And God invites us to His table.

In a world fractured by violence, disasters, and broken relationships, this message remains profoundly good news.