Love like you’ve never heard it before

“നാം ദൈവത്തെ സ്‌നേഹിച്ചു എന്നതിലല്ല, അവിടുന്നു നമ്മെ സ്‌നേഹിക്കുകയും നമ്മുടെ പാപങ്ങള്‍ക്കു പരിഹാരബലിയായി സ്വപുത്രനെ അയയ്‌ക്കുകയും ചെയ്‌തു എന്നതിലാണ്‌ സ്‌നേഹം.”

1 യോഹന്നാന്‍ 4: 10

“In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

1 John 4: 10

Imagine this: you’re not the one who starts loving God, God loved you first! That’s the amazing message of 1 John 4:10. It’s like saying, “Here’s the real deal about love: it’s not about us loving God perfectly, it’s about God loving us perfectly, even when we mess up.”

Think about it. We’re all a bit wonky, right? We make mistakes, say dumb things, and sometimes just feel lost. But God doesn’t care about that. He loved us so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to be a special kind of gift. It wasn’t a birthday cake or a puppy (although those are pretty awesome!), it was a sacrifice. Jesus took the blame for all the bad stuff we do, so we could be free and close to God again.

Why is this important for us today? Well, in our world where love can feel like a “sometimes thing,” 1 John 4:10 reminds us that God’s love is always there, no matter what. It gives us:

Superpower Forgiveness: Knowing God loves us unconditionally makes it easier to forgive others, even when they hurt us.

Hope in the Dark: When things are tough, Jesus’ sacrifice reminds us that there’s always hope for a better future.

A Reason to Be Kind: Seeing how much God loves us inspires us to love others the same way, making the world a little brighter.

So, next time you feel down or lost, remember 1 John 4:10. It’s a reminder that you’re loved, no matter what. And that’s pretty darn cool.

🌷Every morning, I am blessed with an inspiring wake-up call from His Excellency, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvister Ponnumuthan, the Bishop of Punalur in Kerala, India. Today’s blog post draws inspiration from the beautiful verses he shared in his morning message.

Elevate your life with Rise&Inspire! Join our community today and fuel positivity to succeed.