We have come to know and have believed the love
which God has for us. God is love, and the one who
abides in love abides in God. and God abides in him.
1 John 4:16 (NASB)
Do you believe in the love God has for you? Do you trust His love-that it isn’t like human love. which is unreliable and may wound you, but is unconditional, and He always works for your good?
The reason Jesus left His heavenly home, took the form of a bond servant, lived an impoverished and sacrificial earthly life, and then died one of the most excruciating deaths in history was to have a relationship with you. That’s how much He cares about you, desires to reveal Himself to you, and longs to live with you forever.
You may doubt that today because you know your faults, failings, and every reason why others shouldn’t care for you. The pain of rejection can go so deep that accepting God’s unconditional love may be a challenge, But that doesn’t change the fact that Jesus loves you deeply, eternally, and without fail. You absolutely cannot stop Him from loving you, So stop telling yourself He doesn’t. Embrace His love, and love Him in return.
Jesus, sometimes I just don't feel like I deserve You.
But You have made me acceptable.
Help me know the fullness of Your love. Amen.
Excerpted from God’s Purpose for Your Life (365 Devotions) Charles F. Stanley
