Even when we are sincere, human love runs shallow. Firmly
lodged boulders of selfishness lie just beneath the surface, regularly
protruding through. My love compared to the great affection of God? He does not
HAVE love, God IS love. Human love is mostly rooted in attraction, feelings and
conditions. God’s wondrous love is His very being and is uninfluenceable. My
reaction to Him does not make Him love me less or more. Holy Redeemer, while
not a stranger, I still know so little of Your love. Teach me to love as You
do.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
"He does not HAVE love, God IS love.".......profound! We try to understand God's love for us and to do so, we have to lower Him to our level. We have no conception of the love of God....how high and all encompassing it is. Thank you for this truth this morning.
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