1 John 4:16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.

God could have made Himself be anything He wanted to be. God could have made Himself power. God could have made Himself wrath. But before we knew Him, God made Himself love.

God is the embodiment of love. This love is not only to those who accept His Son Jesus. This love is for everyone. This love does not need to be earned. This love is freely given. This love cannot be taken away. This love lasts forever.

When we have a true understanding of God’s love for us, it makes us look at life differently. It eliminates condemnation, because regardless of what we do, God loves us. It allows us to maintain our faith, because we know God loves us enough to fulfill His promises. It eliminates fear from danger because God loves us enough to protect us.

Everything we have and every promise we have to look forward to is birthed out of God’s love for us. Embrace this love and don’t entertain the lies that will compel questions about His love for us.