Hi ,

In 2016 during severe blizzards in Japan, a father froze to death while sheltering his daughter. 

Mikio Okada died as he tried to protect his only child, Natsune, against winds nearing 70 mph and wind chill temperatures below zero. Mr. Okada called his relatives to say that he was stranded and that he and Natsune would try to walk to their destination. But they were both found just 300 yards from the truck. 

Mr. Okada was reportedly found hunched over his daughter, cradling her in his arms and apparently using his body and a warehouse wall to provide shelter. He had taken his jacket off to give to the child, a broadcaster said. The young girl was taken to a hospital near their home...where she was found to have no serious injuries.

The apostle John wrote, "In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins."

This account brought a truth to my heart that Heaven paid the very highest price that it could pay so that you and I could taste eternal life through the sacrifice of Jesus.  May the idea that God loves you THAT much sustain you as you go through your day.

(The above was written and kindly shared by Pastor Darren Purdy)