“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sin.” (1 John 4:10).

Have you ever observed the power of a seed? Have you ever noticed how a small seed can sprout, and find the tiniest crack can literally burst through concrete or asphalt? The power of life contained in the seed is absolutely amazing! But what is even more amazing is the power of love! Have you ever observed the power of love displayed by a mother who sacrifices everything she has to care for her child! For her, no sacrifice is too great for the sake of her child!

But what is even greater than the love of a mother for her child is the Love of God that is displayed toward us! The Word of God tells us that there is no limit or boundary that can diminish or restrict the Love of God (Rom. 8: 35-39). And there are no words that can fully explain it or describe it! (1 Cor. 13, Eph. 3:17-19). Its power is absolutely incomprehensible.

We tend to think of power in terms of military might, political or economic power.
And although those things are real and can be formidable, they cannot compare to the Love of God! The greatest expression of God’s love was displayed on the Cross! For it was love that sent Him to the cross! It was love that held Him there (Matt. 26:53). It was love that motivated Him to endure all that He did so that our sin could be paid for in full (Heb. 12:2). This love is so powerful that neither death, hell, or the grave could prevent His Mighty Resurrection (Rev. 1:18). And believe me, they all tried! They gave it their best shot! But the Love of Christ conquered them all (Col. 2:15).

And now this Powerful Love is freely offered to all who will surrender to it and receive it (Rom. 10:13). This love is so powerful that it completely destroyed all the powers of darkness! This love is so powerful that it can completely transform a life (Acts 9: 1-18). There is no life that is so lost that it cannot be saved (Acts 16:31). There is no stronghold so powerful that the Love of Jesus cannot destroy it! There are no bonds so strong that this Powerful Love cannot set the captive free (John 8:36).

So, embrace this Powerful Love! Walk it! And allow its power to be unleashed in your life! You will never be the same again!

James W. Black