Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your choices led you astray, and you felt far away and trapped with no way out?
Perhaps you’ve experienced a moment when, against all odds, you felt the warmth of God’s love envelop you, offering an unexpected lifeline.
In those moments of grace, you wonder, “Why does God love us so deeply?”
What is it about humanity that captures His attention and compels Him to continually work for our good, despite our shortcomings?
At the heart of the Gospel lies an extraordinary truth: the boundless, unfathomable love of God.
It’s a love that defies human logic and surpasses our understanding.
Join me as we explore the Scriptures together, unraveling this profound truth.
I believe you’ll find inspiration and comfort in the words that reveal the depth of God’s affection for us.
THE GOODNESS OF GOD
The goodness of God has been seen throughout the scriptures from the time of Adam to Abraham to Noah and down to the New Testament, especially in the Ministry of Jesus.
Scriptures teach us that it is the goodness of God that leads men to repentance. God makes the rain fall on the just and the unjust, and he is kind even to the unthankful and to the evil (Romans 2 vs 4, Matthew 5 vs 45, Luke 6 vs 35).
To this end, we can see that his Love is beyond the natural and breaks earthly protocol.
One of the main reasons why God loves us so much is this: Love is fundamental to the Character of God not because of anything we’ve done or any quality we possess but because God is love by nature.
The Book of 1 John 4:8, states “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
The overall truth from the bible verse above is that God’s love for us isn’t based on our merits or actions, but flows from His own being.
MIRACLE OF PROVISION
In early January 2022, a friend of mine called to inform me that their rented apartment had been unexpectedly sold to a new owner, who was demanding all tenants vacate within two weeks.
My friend asked for help, but I explained that my resources weren’t sufficient to assist with renting a new place.
Later in the day, I went to see him and to encourage him after a few minutes with him, I was led to say a short prayer but, in my heart, I asked myself “Can this prayer really do anything?”
However, I went on to pray for him. The next day, when we got to the office, he was called in by the Manager and offered a contract, I was so surprised, that tears came down his eyes. On witnessing God’s love and goodness.
The contract provided enough funds for my friend to secure better housing and address other financial needs comfortably.
What makes this story noteworthy is that despite my frequent encouragement for my friend to attend church and prioritize faith, which he had often postponed, yet, God’s mercy and goodness manifested regardless.
This exemplifies God’s unconditional love. James describes Him as the “giving God” who generously provides to all without finding fault.
God’s unconditional love isn’t contingent on our actions or shortcomings; His satisfaction with us stems from His view of Jesus.
Scriptures says; “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8).
“The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.'” (Jeremiah 31:3)
God’s love doesn’t discriminate between believers based on their devotion or generosity. He doesn’t favor one person’s prayers over another’s due to perceived righteousness.
Romans 8 vs 38 – 39: emphasizes that nothing can separate us from God’s unconditional love for humanity.
This love is intrinsic to His nature and character, extending beyond our sins and good deeds alike.
2 REASONS WHY GOD LOVES US
Below are other reasons why God loves humanity:
- He is our Father and a Father takes care of his children:
2 Corinthians 6:18 (NIV) “And, ‘I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.
1 John 3:1 (NIV) “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!
- We are the object of His plan of redemption:
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
WHY DOES GOD LOVE US EVEN WHEN WE SIN?
To thrive in this world, it’s crucial to grasp the completeness of Christ’s redemptive work.
In our present reality, sin has been decisively conquered. Jesus’ victory over sin, Satan, and death is absolute.
For those who haven’t yet embraced faith, salvation isn’t something to be earned, but a gift already secured by Christ, waiting to be received.
Consider the contrast between Peter and Judas. Peter, despite denying Jesus three times, went on to become a pillar of the early church.
Judas, on the other hand, betrayed Jesus and met a tragic end. This raises an intriguing question: Was Peter’s sin of denial truly more severe than Judas’s betrayal? Of course not!
Yet, when Jesus rose from the dead you would notice that Jesus didn’t recall or remind him of his denial, instead, Jesus told him to feed and take care of my sheep (John 21:15-17).
In all, you would notice that Peter believed in the Gospel but Judas didn’t believe in the Gospel.
In addition, do you remember the thief who believed in Jesus on the cross? Why do you think his sin didn’t stop him from entering Paradise with Jesus?
In reality, what actually stops people is unbelief in the finished work of Jesus and not sin.
Romans tells us that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ, nothing means nothing including sin.
Romans 8:38-39 (NIV) “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Other scriptures include:
Romans 8:1-2 (NIV) “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
Colossians 2:13-15 (NIV) “When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.”
Romans 5:20-21 (NIV) “The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
1 John 4:9-10 (NIV) “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
HOW DEEP IS GOD’S LOVE FOR US BIBLE VERSE?
Here are the two scriptures below that talk about the depth of God’s love for humanity:
Ephesians 3 vs 17 – 18 (KJV): That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
Verse 18: May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breath, and length, and depth, and height;
Verse 19: And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.
Romans 8 vs 38 – 39 (KJV):
Verse 38: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Verse 39: Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
In Conclusion, the Love of God is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen!
My passion lies in reaching out to young adults in communities and schools, witnessing the transformative power of faith in their lives.
This blog extends my ministry, sharing insights, encouraging believers, and exploring Christ's teachings in daily life.
Welcome, Brother James.
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