02/16/2026
“We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19
Why do our babies love us? Because we love them first. We teach them to love us. It’s up to them to respond to our love, but truly, unconditional love is irresistible! Do we, as mere mortals, think we can love better than God? Our love for our children is but a small reflection of God’s love. And once we take the time to know him, by reading his word, we realize how irresistible he is. He is holy and to be fear, fear equals respect. Fear of his judgment is appropriate but as we get to know him, his perfect love, cast out fear and leads us to repentance and worship and love. He is Holy, he is just, he is an everlasting help in time of need, and he is a good good Father. Becoming a parent gives us a small glimpse of God’s vast love for us. His love compels us to want to obey and live lives that honor him. Understanding his love for us, makes us want to change and become more like him.