GODS’ LOVE - ALWAYS THE SAME

"And I am convinced that nothing
can ever separate us from God’s love.
Neither death nor life,
neither angels nor demons,
neither our fears for today
nor our worries about tomorrow..."
Romans 8:38 NLT
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This picture of Donna and I was taken 59 years ago at the front door of Glidden Hall, the girls’ dorm, of Sioux Falls College where we first met, and where she asked me to be her date for the School’s Reverse Date Valentine’s Party. And as I often say, “The rest is history.”

Today is Valentine’s Day, and the theme of love is everywhere. Love between a man and a woman is a wonderful thing. However, love between husbands and wives, even in the best relationships, may at times cool off and be in need of rekindling.

The love of God is infinitely more wonderful than human love at its’ very best. God is love. Love is His nature. His love never wanes. He has always been love, He is love now, and He will always be love. Before we knew Him, “while we were His enemies, He loved us.” Now that we are His children, He loves us. When we will be living with Him in heaven, His love for us will continue unchanged, forever!!

It’s not uncommon for people to think - when health is good –marriage is strong – a good steady income – living “the good life” - these things are signs that God loves them. On the other hand - if health should fail – marital problems come up – loss of job and don’t know how to pay the bills – that this indicates God doesn’t love them. Nothing could be farther from the truth. God’s love is unconditional. He loves us perfectly regardless of what we may be experiencing in life. “Nothing can separate us from God’s love.”

F. M. Lehman wrote:
“The love of God is greater far
Than tongue or pen can ever tell;
It goes beyond the highest star,
And reaches to the lowest hell;
The guilty pair, bowed down with care,
God gave His Son to win;
His erring child He reconciled,
And pardoned from his sin.”

Refrain
“O love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure
The saints’ and angels’ song.”

Let’s Pray-
Thank you Heavenly Father for your unconditional love which is the same yesterday, today and forever. Help us never to doubt it, even when we go through tough times.
Amen

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