Christ loved mankind more than the angels that fell. A magnet, indifferent to gold and pearl, draws the iron to it. Thus Christ passed by the angels who were of more noble origin and drew mankind to Himself. Christ loved us more than His own life. Christ loved us though we had a hand in His death. Despite this, He did not leave us out of His will. This is a love that passes understanding. Thomas Watson.

Oh Lord, my rock and my redeemer, to You I lift up my eyes. From where does my help come? My help comes from you, the maker of heaven and earth. I know, oh God, that the certainty and infallibility of my justification and perseverance could never be based on the works of my hands, for I have broken Your holy commands. You, oh, Lord, must preserve me and keep my soul. Mighty God, I know and rejoice that my position before You is certain because it is based on the efficacy of the merit of Christ, the intercession of Christ, the oath of God, the abiding of the Spirit, and the covenant of grace. Amen.