“… I have loved thee with an everlasting love:
therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” Jere
31:3
As
a mother’s love grows daily with her child while pregnant, so has the Father’s
love existed before you were ever born, and without exception will endure for
eternity future. And no matter how distant or afar it feels at times God has
not lost sight of you, and ask you not to fear or be dismayed promising to save
and deliver even from afar (Jere 30:10 “Fear
thou not, I will save thee from afar and they seed from captivity…”) God’s love embodies His attributes and thus
is sovereign, unchangeable (Heb 6:18). Man is shallow at times in utilizing the
title/definition of love, because it’s spoken conditionally (phileo), but like God’s promise
His love is powerful and unconditional (agape)
due to the source “I have loved thee.” Meaning His love has never wavered, shorten
or ever been conditional based upon your actions. But, what’s amazing is the fact His love is so
powerful it draws us unto Him from the pits of life, the mire and clay; unto
Christ. It’s the work of conversion be it salvation or transformation in your
life, and promised eternal glory for those who accept His love. “… God is love” 1 Jn 4:8
The
shape of true love isn’t a diamond, but a cross!
HSAY…
Todd
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