"What Is God’s Unconditional Love?" 2/09/2025
Many of us wonder: Does God really love me no matter what? When life is hard or prayers seem unanswered, it's easy to doubt. But the Bible makes it clear—God’s love is not based on our performance but on His character.
Romans 5:8 tells us: "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
This means that God loved us before we ever loved Him. His love is:
• Unchanging – “I the Lord do not change.” (Malachi 3:6)
• Unconditional – “Nothing in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God.” (Romans 8:39)
• Sacrificial – “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son.” (John 3:16)
Yet, many struggle to believe this love is real. We often equate love with getting what we want, but true love isn’t about granting every request—it’s about what’s best for us. Just like a loving parent sometimes says “no” to protect a child, God’s love leads, corrects, and even disciplines for our good (Hebrews 12:6).
So, how do we respond?
1. Accept His Love – Stop trying to earn it. It’s already given.
2. Love Him in Return – “We love because He first loved us.” (1 John 4:19)
3. Live It Out – His love should flow through us to others (John 13:34).
No matter where you are in life, God’s love for you has never changed. Will you trust Him today?
Blessings, Rev. John Snider
