The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty One who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing.
Zephaniah 3:17
Just as the LORD declared in Isaiah 54:10, ” For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you…” So too are the hearts of His children, who love Him right back, unconditionally and with all their might, body, strength, and soul.
The forever aspect of love is heir apparent, when “first we come to Jesus Christ.” The void is filled to overwhelming capacity, simply overflowing, and satisfyingly peaceful, when we accept the love of Christ.
It’s a forever love.
It’s a beginning with no ending kind of love.
It’s a true love.
It’s a one of a kind love.
It’s Christ’ love!
Where love is evident in vast aspects of the world, consequently, on the reverse side of the coin is hate. Hate is the very antithesis of what Christ and His mission represent. And subsequently, contradicts His love letter to us, the Holy Bible…which is God’s voice. The world can “choke the Word” for those who aren’t careful.
A seemingly difficult thing to do can be balancing out our “emotions” on a day to day basis, as we are exposed to so much civil unrest, discord, and polarization today. And sometimes we can feel like we are suffocating inside a cacophony of darkness, encased in abject fear, or anxiety due to the circumstances, or situations that are on the rise swirling about us.
But hang on…don’t despair! Remember, Jesus own beloved words, after His resurrection, when He told His disciples, “Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20 NLT)
So never forget, He not only loves us, but is with us always!
Be strong in Christ, and His unparalleled love, keep the courage, be of good cheer, and have no fear. Your LORD is near.
For no matter what you are currently witnessing, in or on the news, no matter the hateful things you may hear, or no matter how you might feel, remember—His love conquered the world!
He conquered the grave!
He is in control!
And most important, and don’t you ever, for one moment, forget this: He is with us Always!
“Father, thank You for Your powerful love that refreshes me, that keeps me hydrated and free from thirst, and Your Word, which keeps me satiated and satisfied, I know You are with me, now and always, and I am Yours forever, in Jesus name, Amen.”