The Source of Love: God's Unfailing Love

From the Pastor’s Desk: The Source of Love—God’s Unfailing Love

This past Sunday, we launched our new sermon series, Love That Transforms, by focusing on the foundation of all true love: the unfailing love of God. In a world where love is often misunderstood, conditional, or fleeting, it’s vital to look to the ultimate source of love—God Himself.

In 1 John 4:8, we read, “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” This verse reveals an essential truth: love isn’t just something God does; it’s who He is. His very nature is love, and everything He does flows from that love.

God’s Love is Unfailing

Unlike human love, which can falter or change over time, God’s love is steadfast and unchanging. Lamentations 3:22–23 reminds us, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” His love is not dependent on our performance or circumstances; it is a constant in our lives, anchoring us even in the toughest storms.

God’s Love is Sacrificial

We see the depth of God’s love most clearly in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8 declares, “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” This is the ultimate act of love—God sending His Son to bear the weight of our sin so that we might be reconciled to Him. His love cost Him everything, and He freely gives it to us without reservation.

God’s Love is Transformational

When we truly grasp the depth of God’s love, it changes us. His love transforms our hearts, reshaping how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. As we abide in His love, we become more like Him, reflecting His love to those around us. This is why Jesus commanded us in John 13:34–35, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

How to Respond to God’s Love

1. Receive His Love
   The first step is to fully embrace God’s love for you. This can be difficult if you’ve experienced rejection or conditional love in the past, but God’s love is different. He loves you completely and unconditionally.

2. Abide in His Love
   Spend time with God through prayer, worship, and His Word. The more you draw near to Him, the more His love will fill your heart and overflow into your life.

3. Share His Love
   God’s love is not meant to stop with us; it’s meant to flow through us. Look for opportunities to extend His love to others—family, friends, neighbors, even strangers. Acts of kindness, forgiveness, and encouragement are powerful ways to demonstrate God’s love.

Closing Thoughts

As we continue this series, Love That Transforms, I encourage you to reflect on the unfailing love of God. Take time this week to thank Him for His steadfast love and to ask Him to help you live in that love daily.

God’s love is the source of everything we need. It is the foundation for our faith, the fuel for our relationships, and the hope for our future. When we root ourselves in His love, our lives will be transformed in ways we can’t even imagine.

With hearts open to His love, let’s journey together into a deeper understanding of what it means to love like Jesus.

In His love,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Christian Center
"Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ"