November 18 | Jeremiah 31:3
“From far away the Lord appeared to him. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued my loyalty to you.” (Jeremiah 31:3)
How can you tell someone loves you? Is it what they say? Maybe they buy you gifts. Or they say they love you repeatedly. We all have a different way of expressing and receiving love. For many, love is just an emotion.
In the Bible love is much more than emotion. That may be one of the least ways it describes love. Love is an action. When God tells Israel that He loves her, He speaks of His faithfulness and His covenant toward her.
God’s love never fails or ends. The covenants He has made with His people can only end when He dies. You never have to worry about God’s love stopping. That’s why His love is everlasting. Those who walk with Him now will experience His love for eternity.
His faithfulness never ends. If God shows His love for you through His faithfulness, neither His faithfulness nor His love will ever end. These are God’s character. He cannot and will not change who He is. He cannot stop loving you or be unfaithful to you.
God will always draw you close to Him. He will never let you go. Even in your darkest time, He is working on your behalf. His love is not an emotion. It is action, faithfulness, presence, and power for your life.
Action Step: Thank the Lord for His lovingkindness and compassion toward you. Praise Him for His unchanging nature and commitment.
Lord Jesus, thank You for always being in my corner. Even before I knew You, You gave Yourself in my place on the Cross. As much as You are forever faithful and loving toward me I will be grateful to You.
