Posts with the tag “gods-love”

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - Ephesians 2:10God has prepared specific good works for each of us to accomplish, and many of these are best done in community with others. When we serve together, we combine our different gifts and abilities to accomplish more than we could alone. This might involve p...  Read More

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly." - John 10:10 Your enemy knows that if he can confuse you about your identity, he can cripple your effectiveness for God's kingdom. That's why attacks on your identity are so common and so vicious. But Jesus came to give you abundant life, including a secure identity.Jesus contrasts Hi...  Read More

"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" - 1 John 3:1 Take a moment to pause and reflect on the incredible journey of this week. You've discovered that you are chosen, beloved, free, new, wonderfully made, and personally known by God. This isn't just theology; this is your reality.John uses the word "lavished" to descri...  Read More

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." - Psalm 139:14 In a world obsessed with comparison and criticism, it's revolutionary to believe that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. This isn't positive thinking; it's biblical truth about how God sees you and how He made you.The Hebrew word for "fearfully" is yare, which means with...  Read More

"We love because he first loved us.” - 1 John 4:19A mother's love is one of the most profound reflections of God's love we experience on earth. Just as God's love for us is unconditional and sacrificial, a mother's love mirrors these divine qualities in remarkable ways. When we examine the depth of maternal love, we see a beautiful picture of how God first loved us, enabling us to love others in r...  Read More

"Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.’” - Matthew 22:37-39When Jesus was asked to identify the most important command in all of Scripture, He didn't point to a complex ritual or a list of prohibitions. Instead, He pointed to r...  Read More

"Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." - 1 John 4:7 John's connection between love and knowing God reveals a profound truth: love isn't just a nice quality or moral virtue, but evidence of divine life within us. The kind of love John describes isn't natural human affection, but supernatural love that flows from ...  Read More

“So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come.” - 2 Corinthians 5:17 When an athlete joins a new team, one thing changes immediately. The jersey. It does not matter how long they played for the old team or how familiar that uniform feels. Once they belong somewhere new, they dress like it. Wearing the old jersey would send the wrong mess...  Read More

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever." - Psalm 136:1 Everything in this world has an expiration date. Friendships fade, seasons change, and even the strongest relationships can grow distant. People come and go, emotions rise and fall, and the things that once felt permanent can slip away in an instant. But there is one thing that will never change; God’s love...  Read More

"As the Father has loved me, I have also loved you." - John 15:9 It is one thing to believe that God loves the world. It is another thing to believe that God loves you. Personally. Deeply. Intimately. Augustine once said, “God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.” Think about that. The God who created the universe, who spoke the stars into existence, who rules over all things, sees yo...  Read More

"For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39 Most love in this world comes with conditions. You experience it in friendships, in family relationships, and even in marriage...  Read More

"But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 We live in a world that teaches that love has conditions. It tells you that love is something you have to earn, something that is based on what you can offer. If you look a certain way, you will be loved. If you are successful enough, people will stay. If you meet certain expectations, you wi...  Read More

"Love never ends." - 1 Corinthians 13:8 The world will tell you that love is a feeling. It is the butterflies in your stomach, the rush of excitement, the spark that makes everything seem perfect. Movies, songs, and social media all paint love as something you fall into, something that just happens when the emotions are strong enough. But if love is only a feeling, what happens when those feelings...  Read More

"But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 The world treats love like a business deal. If I give to you, then you should give back to me. If I do something kind, I expect something in return. If I invest my time, energy, or emotions, there should be a return on that investment. Love becomes conditional, based on performance and recipr...  Read More

"The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love." - 1 John 4:8 When you hear the word love, what comes to mind? Maybe it is a relationship, a family memory, or even a scene from a movie. Every person has an idea of what love is and a belief about how to find it. Some search for it through dating apps, hoping the right match will finally bring them happiness. Others pour themselve...  Read More

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” - John 10:11   When you think of the word “good,” what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a movie you enjoyed or a meal you found satisfying. We use the word a lot in our everyday language, "good" often means something that’s okay, pleasant, or just acceptable. But when Jesus calls Himself the “Good Shepherd,” He means something ...  Read More

"I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued to extend faithful love to you." - Jeremiah 31:3    It's easy to acknowledge that God loves everyone. After all, His love knows no bounds, reaching every corner of the earth and touching every soul, regardless of nationality or ethnicity. But amidst this universal love, there's a unique affection that God holds for the nation ...  Read More

"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." - Luke 19:10   In our contemporary world, the idea of eternal punishment often becomes a stumbling block for many. Some reject Christianity altogether because they grapple with the notion of a loving God willingly sending people to hell for all eternity. Admittedly, theologically speaking, this is a challenging question to address. C.S. Lewis...  Read More

"For there is no favoritism with God." - Romans 2:11   In our journey of faith, two unwavering truths define the character of our God: He is a LOVING God, and He is a JUST God. The richness of these attributes shapes our understanding of His divine nature. Our God is a LOVING God. The foundation of our relationship with God rests on His love. It's a love so profound that He granted us the freedom ...  Read More

"Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it." - Matthew 7:13-14   Take a moment to reflect on the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:13-14. The imagery is vivid—two gates, two roads, and the critical choice between them. It raises a...  Read More

"Be ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you." - 1 Peter 3:15   The world is brimming with questions, and it seems like everyone is on a quest for answers. As believers, we're called not just to know what we believe but also to understand why we believe it. Over the next few days, we're going to be delving into a tough question that often ...  Read More

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” – 1 John 4:8 The Bible makes this one thing very clear: God is love. We’re not talking about some half-hearted, conditional love; we’re talking about the real deal. Now, here’s the kicker—we were created by God and for God. But here’s where it gets interesting. To experience true love, you need something crucial—free will...  Read More

“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19 Your DECISION to love God has a transformative impact on your POSITION with Him. And that POSITION, in turn, changes your REFLECTION for God. Every one of us is a reflection of what we love. God intentionally designed us with a mirrored soul so that our deepest affections would naturally radiate, visible for the world to see. Just as y...  Read More

“Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” – Deuteronomy 6:5 In the profound simplicity of Deuteronomy 6:5, Moses emphasizes a concept that transcends casual affection—a complete love for God. There are two words in this verse that beckon our attention today, and the first word is crucial: ALL. Moses deliberately uses this word thr...  Read More

Faith isn't a set of rules — it's a relationship. Jesus is knocking; will you open the door?  Read More

Before you drew a breath, God knew you and set you apart. Discover the identity He's given you in Christ.  Read More

The love of Christ is bigger than we can grasp — and He invites us to be filled with it. Discover His fullness.  Read More

God so loved the world that He gave His only Son. Discover the love that changes everything about us.  Read More

Because of the Lord's faithful love, we are not consumed. Discover a love that never fails and never ends.  Read More

Perfect love casts out fear. Discover how God's love frees us from the anxieties that hold us back.  Read More

This is how we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us. Discover the love that gives everything.  Read More

Blessing follows those who trust in the Lord. Discover the deep-rooted life of a heart anchored in Him.  Read More

God knew and chose you to become like His Son. Discover who you really are in the eyes of your Maker.  Read More

On the cross, Jesus felt forsaken so we never have to be. Discover the depth of what He endured for you.  Read More

There's salvation in no other name but Jesus. Discover the exclusive hope found in the name above all names.  Read More

Every relationship finds its place when God has first place. Discover what it means to love Him with your whole heart.  Read More

August 29, 2022“Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’ And they left their nets at once and followed Him.” – Matthew 4:19-20 When Jesus comes to you, He does so because He loves you. And because He loves you, He desires to change you. You see, prior to you knowing Jesus, and before you followed Jesus, there was a lot that needed to be changed.  Whe...  Read More

Following Jesus always means change. Discover the transformation that begins the moment we say yes to Him.  Read More