Introduction

Good morning, family. I'm excited to bring you a message today about something we all crave, something we all need, and something we all have access to - the unconditional love of God, the power of Christ's love, and the assurance of His love.

As A.W. Tozer once said, "God's love is measureless. It is more: it is boundless. It has no bounds because it is not a thing but a facet of the essential nature of God."

We find this truth echoed in Romans 8:38-39, where Paul writes,

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

That's big, y'all. That's powerful. That's a love we can rely on.

The Unconditional Love of God

The unconditional love of God is a love that is not based on our performance, our goodness, or our ability to keep rules. It is a love that is given freely, without any prerequisites or conditions. This love is not a reward for our good behavior, nor is it withheld as a punishment for our failures. It is a constant, unchanging love that is always there, always available, always reaching out to us.

Different from our human relationships: Human love is often conditional, based on feelings, actions, or shared experiences. It can be fickle, changing with our moods or circumstances. But God's love is not like that. It is steadfast and unchanging. It does not fluctuate with our emotions or waver based on our actions. It is a solid rock on which we can build our lives, a safe harbor in the storms of life.

A sacrificial love: It is a love that was willing to give up everything, even life itself, for our sake. This is the love that sent Jesus to the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. It is a love that was willing to endure suffering, humiliation, and death so that we could be reconciled to God. This sacrificial aspect of God's love is a powerful demonstration of its depth and intensity. It shows us that there is no length to which God will not go to show His love for us.

A transformative love: It is a love that changes us from the inside out. When we truly grasp the magnitude of God's love for us, it changes how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we see the world. It gives us a new identity as beloved children of God and empowers us to live out that identity in our daily lives. It frees us from the need to earn love and acceptance, and it compels us to extend that same love and acceptance to others.

A love that pursues us: It is a love that does not wait for us to come to it, but actively seeks us out. This is the love that leaves the ninety-nine to find the one lost sheep, the love that runs to meet the prodigal son while he is still a long way off. It is a love that is not content to wait passively, but actively pursues us, always seeking to draw us closer to God.

A love that never fails: No matter what we do, no matter how far we stray, no matter how many times we fall, God's love is always there, always ready to pick us up, always ready to welcome us back. It is a love that never gives up on us, a love that never lets go.

The Power of Christ's Love

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