For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. John 16:27
John 3:16 tells us that God loves the whole world. It is not a shallow love at all, but a deep love that caused Him to sacrifice His only Son on a horrid cross so that rebels like you and I have a chance to become children and heirs. This is the wonderful, world-wide love of God for all men, whether they receive Him or not. It gives us the security of knowing that in any circumstance and at any time, God stands ready to forgive and save.
There is another love though, special and unique, that God has for those that believe in Christ and love him. It is more than the compassionate love of a concerned rescuer – it is the deep, inherent love of a Father. More than the destiny changing love of salvation, it is a love that drives God to want to know us, protect us, guide us, and sustain us. It is a love that will never hurt, though it may allow hurt to mature us and give us purpose. It is a love that you can trust. And when you’re trying to make sense of your life, it is this love that assures you God is in control, and whatever He asks is best.
Great thoughts…. it brings this to mind:
1John 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Only Trust Him! Amen.