God Draws Near to Those Who Love Him
With hearts open and filled with love for God. Almighty God draws near to us.
Scripture Reading: Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded. (James 4:8, KJV)
Reflection. We stand in awe. We sing praises to the Holy Name of Almighty God. God is love. God loves us.
Scripture Reading: We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. (1 John 4:16, ESV)
Holding onto sacred and divine love. Understanding 1 John 4:16 and its impact on our journey of faith.
1 John 4:16 states: “God is love.” The verse emphasizes that understanding God’s love is both an intellectual and heartfelt journey, and that those who abide in love also abide in God and God in them12. The verse invites believers to dwell in His essence and reflect that love in their lives. (Bing, 13/11/2024)
This verse unpacks the meaning and significance of the term, God is love.
We are loved. Truly, deeply and intimately loved. Almighty God does not merely choose to love you and me. God is love. Love is God’s nature. Love is God’s character. Everything…