His Love Endures Forever
1 Kings 9; 2 Chronicles 8; Psalms 136; Romans 5
“…who struck down great Kings, His love endures forever, and killed mighty Kings – His love endures forever.”
Psalm 136:17, 18
“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.”
Romans 5:3-5
God’s love is strong and faithful. It endures forever.
But what kind of love destroys kings and kingdoms, allows suffering, and brings death?
The love of God is not just an emotion that changes like the weather. God’s love is rooted in his character and his very nature which is also marked by justice and righteousness. In love, God has defeated the power of sin and death through the suffering and death of his Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus is our example of God’s love redeeming suffering unto life. As God pours out his costly love into our hearts, we, too, will pass through suffering as needed for our personal transformation and God’s greater glory.
Do we know this love?
“Lord Jesus, your sacrificial love has won my heart. I ask you to fill me again, for your glory.”