Love is an action word! God tells us through John that Love Gave! One of the most famous quotes about Love came from Hollywood: “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” Actually, depending on which person we are talking about, that is true and false. We live in a fallen world and are sinners by nature. If we were offended, since Love is unconditional, our commitment should remain the same...that is what God does. However, if we are the transgressor, Love demands we take action to make things right.
Why? Love requires two parties, unless you’re in love with only yourself, which in that case you desperately need some counseling! God Loves us; fallen, sinful, and even rebellious human beings. (Which BTW He created innocent and, in His image, yet we chose our own way and listened to our desires, not His.) His Love led Him to give (God Gave His Only Son) so we could, if we are willing to do it His way, humbly accept His forgiveness and become an intimate child of His. Related to Him by blood! His blood.
Nate, how does that work? If I could fully explain that…then I would be God! I am finite and sinful; I cannot comprehend in full an Infinite God. Still, if I am willing, I can understand His reaching out to me in Love to restore my relationship with Him! The So What: Jesus did all the work required. Christmas, for us, is about receiving. Can you get over yourself and embrace the reality that being a Child of God and living in fellowship with Him is far better than being your own god and living separate from the Giver of REAL Life, Joy, and Contentment?
