The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. (Jeremiah 31:3)
As I was going about my day, I started thinking about the love of God. Questions began to run through my mind.
"What causes God to love me? How could He love me after all that I have done to Him?"
Facts are facts and they all say that I am a sinner in need of the mercy of God. Honestly, God doesn't have to love us. He doesn't have to show us mercy, but He does. I am not worthy of the love of God, but He has made me worthy.
One thing I have had to realize is, the love of God is not determined by how good I am as a person. The love of God is determined when I except it or not. God draws us in with His love. The love of Jesus was shown when he laid down his life down on the cross. He showed us then how much he cares. He cared enough to die for the very sin that plagues humanity. He was beaten, bruised, and a crown of thorns was placed on His head, for me. For me, the blood was spilt. For me, He cried out in agony. This my friend, is the love of God. A love that surpasses all understanding. A love that holds you close. A love that will never let you go. I am so thanking for His everlasting love. I may never understand why He loves me. I may never understand why He would care enough for me, but knowing that He does, is all I need to love Him right back.
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