Unlocking the Power of God’s Unconditional Love
The Elusive Experience of Divine Love
We’ve all sung along to “Jesus loves me this I know” and recited “For God so loved the world” since childhood. Yet, many of us struggle to genuinely experience God’s love. Why is that? Perhaps we’ve been disappointed by people who claimed to love us, leaving us skeptical of love – even God’s love. When we rely on humans to meet all our love needs, we set ourselves up for disappointment. The truth is, no human can love us as completely and fully as we need to be loved.
The Unwavering Love of God
On the other hand, we may feel betrayed by God Himself. Maybe we’ve prayed fervently for a need, only to see the situation worsen. It’s as if God doesn’t care. This can lead to stubborn independence and pride, making it difficult for us to receive God’s love. The Bible reminds us that God’s love is available to all: “But God shows and clearly proves his love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8Amp).
Responding to God’s Love
God’s love is not just a declaration; it’s also relational. To benefit from His love, we need to respond in faith and obedience. We must make our hearts receptive to His love, allowing it to penetrate our lives. As Psalm 103:17NRSV says, “But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him…to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments.”
Tuning Our Hearts to Receive God’s Love
God’s abundant love surrounds us, but we need to reciprocate. How? By fearing the LORD and obeying His commandments. This isn’t about earning God’s love; it’s about tuning our hearts to receive it. As we do so, God’s love becomes a heartfelt reality. May we pray, “Dear God, thank You that You love me always. I want to tune my heart to receive Your love. I want to be alert to all the reminders of your love you scatter throughout the day.”
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