What does the Love of God look
like?
I can trust my Father because He
has my best interest in mind at all times. He loves me. What does it mean to
love? Many of us know that there are a few Greek words for love, but the one
used most often to describe the Father’s love for us is Agape. The best
definition I know for this kind of love is this. Love does whatever is in its
power to bring about the best for its object. Notice I did not say give the
object of my love what they want, but what is best for them. The fuller the
love, the higher the expenditure of resources involved. What I mean to say is
this. If I love you a little, I will expend some of my uncommitted time or
energy to see that you are benefited. I will consider what I see as the best
outcome for you, and put some of my free resources to work for you. That may be
time, money, talent, what ever.
If there is a deeper love
(agape) commitment, there will be a higher level of involvement on my part. I
will be more focused on what would be best for you, and expend more effort
seeing it through.
Now let’s just say I am the One
who created you (as well as everything else) and love you unconditionally, with
a love that never fails - a love that is stronger than death - a love that can
not be separated from Me by anything, created or uncreated - and I know you
better than you know yourself, and I understand all possible outcomes of your
life. My resources are limitless, and are completely at My disposal to bring
about the best outcome for your life.
That is how Your Father loves you.
Thanks for reading my Saturday
special
Come back soon.
Ben
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