In the inspired texts of the Bible, love is not confined to a s=
ingle word or idea. The Hebrew (Old Testament) uses a variety of terms like=
‘ahavah,’ ‘chesed,’ and ‘rachamim,’ ea=
ch offering a nuanced view of love that ranges from affection and kindness =
to mercy and compassion.
These forms of love are interconnected, woven together i=
n a divine tapestry that tells the story of God’s relationship with h=
umanity. It is a love story that transcends time, culture, and even religio=
n itself, inviting all of humanity into a relationship with the Divine.
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Psalm 136:26
“Give thank=
s to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.”
In a world where everything seems transient and fleeting, =
the enduring love of God stands as a beacon of hope. It’s a love that=
has been, is, and will always be.
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Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior Who save=
s. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke =
you but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Imagine the creator of the universe taking delight in you, singi=
ng over you with love. This verse paints a vivid picture of a God Wo is not=
just a mighty warrior but also a loving parent.
Isaiah 54:10
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills b=
e removed, yet My unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor My covenant=
of peace be removed,” says the Lord, Who has compassion on you.̶=
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Even when the world around us is in t=
urmoil, God’s love remains steadfast. It’s a love that not only=
promises peace but also delivers on that promise.
Nehemiah 9:17
You are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merci=
ful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and did not forsake the=
m.
This verse returns us to a right pers=
pective: God’s judgment does not mean he is unfairly angry, but his d=
elayed judgment – the years that God bore with the sins of His people – sho=
ws His judgment is deferred AND His mercy demonstrated through His jud=
gment on them. He still loves them and is working to perfect them.
This sets the =
stage for the WAY in which we can be forgiven as God gave up his perfect So=
n to be the propitiation and expiation for our sins. And on the cross, God&=
#8217;s full wrath was poured upon Jesus. Paradoxically, the same moment de=
monstrates God’s greatest act of love: Jesus Christ, willingly died s=
o that we may live.
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"Jesus Knows Me, This I Love!"
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