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Nature of God: God’s Love

Read: 1 John 4:7-10; John 3:16-17

SOAP: 1 John 4:8; John 3:16

“The person who does not love does not know God because God is love.” 1 John 4:8

“For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Into the Text

God loves you more than you will ever realize. Embracing this profound truth has the power to transform your heart and guide your actions daily.

First, we must realize that love is not something God does; it is who He is (1 John 4:8). Every action He takes and every decision He makes stems from His very nature of love. God's love is an unchanging, eternal truth.

In John 3:16, we see the ultimate expression of God's love. He loves us so much that He sent Jesus Christ to die for our sins, offering us the gift of eternal life. This sacrificial love is a powerful demonstration of how much we mean to Him.

God's love is expressed through His patience, grace, and mercy. It does not change and cannot be altered. We cannot earn it by obeying Him more, nor can we lose it by our failures. Salvation is by grace through faith, which is a gift of God’s love.

Consider Romans 8:38-39, which assures us that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. This promise gives us security and peace, knowing we are deeply and unconditionally loved. God's love is our constant in a world that often feels uncertain and chaotic.

Friend, let this truth sink into your heart. You are loved by the very One who created the universe. His love is not dependent on your actions or achievements. It is a gift given freely because of who He is. Embrace His love, and let it transform how you see yourself and how you love others.

Prayer

Dear Jesus, thank you for your incredible love. May your unconditional love transform my heart and guide my actions. Let me live with the confidence that I am deeply loved by you. May I reflect that love to others. In your name, Amen.