God’s love is not just a concept—it’s life-changing. When we respond to it with love for Him and others, we reflect His heart to the world. Do you truly believe God loves you?
What is the Love of God?
“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
God’s love is not like human love—it’s unconditional, everlasting and sacrificial.
The Greatest Expression of God’s Love
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world may be saved through him.” John 3:16-17
This is the Gospel:
- Jesus came and lived a perfect, sinless life.
- He was plotted against, mocked, spit on, stripped, beaten until he no longer looked like a person, had a crown of thorns shoved onto his head and then crucified where he hung for six hours before dying.
- He was buried for three days and rose again with all power.
- God stepped down out of divinity, willingly relinquished his power so he may walk as a man. With the same struggles and hardships as us. He did this that he may help us with the things we go through. Then he lived perfectly (without sin) so that he can be a perfect sacrifice for our sins. He took all of our sins into his body and killed them along with his body on the cross and defeated hell and sin. He rose again with all power including the power of salvation which he gives to us as a free gift when we accept his work on the cross.
Jesus loved every person who mocked, beat, spit, stripped, punctured his skull with thorns, crucified, and stabbed him. He loved them. Luke 23:34 doubles down on this fact when he notes Jesus’ prayer to God the Father, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
“God loved us while we were still sinners.” Romans 5:8
This is unconditional, sacrificial love.
The Love of God in Our Daily Lives
God’s love is a reality we can experience every day. His love provides us with security, identity, and purpose. Here’s how His love impacts our daily lives:
God’s Love Provides Security
- In an unstable world, a world full of uncertainty, God’s love gives us a firm foundation.
- We don’t have to live in fear because we are full known, fully seen, and fully loved by God
- “Perfect love drives out fear.” 1 John 4:18
God’s Love Gives Us Our Identity
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!”
Many people struggle with self-worth and self-identity, but God’s love defines who we are. Because of His love, we are not defined by our past, mistakes, or the opinions of others—we are His.
His love frees us from the need for human approval and performance-based worth.
God’s Love Gives Us Purpose
When we understand that we are deeply loved, it changes how we live.
“Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old lives. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.” 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
- His love calls us to reflect Him in our words and actions.
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10
- We are created for good works that glorify Him!
How We Experience God’s Love Daily
- Through His Word
- Reading Scripture reminds us of His promises and His presence.
- Through Prayer
- Spending time with Him deepens our awareness of His love.
- Through Worship
- Praising God helps us focus on His goodness and love.
- Through His Provision
- Even in small ways, God shows His love—whether through answered prayers, unexpected blessings, or the peace He gives in trials.
- Through Community
- God often expresses His love though the kindness, encouragement, and support of other believers.
God’s love is not just a past event (like Christ’s sacrifice) or a future hope (like heaven)—it’s something we can experience every single day. The more we recognize His love in our lives, the more we will walk in confidence, joy, and peace.
Overcoming Doubts About God’s Love
Let’s address some common struggles:
Does God still love me when I sin?
“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39
- Yes, God still loves us when we sin. Nothing can separate us from His love. Does this give us free license to do wrong because we know He is a loving and forgiving God? No, this means when we mess up and go to Him in repentance, He will forgive us.
Why do I suffer if God loves me?
“And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ, we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.” Romans 8:17
- Many people equate love with the absence of pain, but God’s love is not about making our lives easy—it’s about refining us, strengthening our faith, and drawing us closer to Him.
When your circumstances are hard, you can put your trust in His character. He isn’t only the God of the mountain tops but also the valleys.
Living in Response to God’s Love
How should we live with this knowledge?
“And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.” Mark 12:30
- Our actions, our speech, our lives must reflect the knowledge of God’s love. This means putting Him first in every aspect of our lives—our decisions, priorities, and daily habits.
- Loving God means seeking Him in prayer, studying His Word, and obeying His commands (If you love me, keep my commands.” John 14:15)
God’s love empowers us to love others.
“We love each other because he loved us first.” 1 John 4:19
- Knowing God’s love changes how we show love to others. God’s love compels us to extend grace, forgiveness, and kindness to others.
- Jesus commands us to love even our enemies (Luke 6:27)
- Practical ways to love others:
- Forgiving those who hurt us (Ephesians 4:32).
- Serving others selflessly (Galatians 5:13).
- Encouraging and building up fellow believers (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Living in Faith and Trust
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for Him.” Romans 8:28
- If you believe in God’s love, we can trust Him completely, even in uncertain times.
- Trusting God means surrendering our worries, choosing faith over fear, and resting in His promises.
Reflecting God’s Love in Our Actions
“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under the basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In this same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:14-16
God’s love should be visible in how we live.
- Living in response to His love means showing compassion, generosity, and humility daily.
Recap:
- God loves you more than you will ever know. Nothing can separate you from His love.
- Jesus died for you so he could spend eternity with you.
- A relationship with God provides identity, security, purpose.
- We can experience God’s love every day.
- God will love you no matter what.
- When you sin, God will be waiting for you as you repent (turn) with open arms .
Are you living as someone deeply loved by God?
Ending Prayer
God, thank You for every person who reads this post. I pray Your word sinks into our hearts and becomes the words of our mouths and the works of our hands. I pray we would grow deeper in prayer and deeper in understanding of Your love . Holy Spirit, reveal this great, abundant love to us more and more every day. Glorify Jesus as always. In Jesus name, amen!
Terry’ana xx