Why does God

love us?

 Submitted by Dr.Catherine Gray, West Angeles Church of God In Christ

   This short question is among the most profound questions ever asked. And no human would ever be able to answer it sufficiently.

   One thing is certain, however. God does not love us because we are lovable or because we deserve His love. How then is it possible for a holy, righteous and perfect God to love such creatures?

    To understand this we must understand something of the nature and character of God. First John 4:8 and 16 tell us that “God is love.” Never was a more important declaration made than this; never was more meaning crowded into a few words than in this short sentence — God is love. This is a profound statement. God doesn’t just love; He is love. His nature and essence are love. Love permeates His very being and infuses all His other attributes, even His wrath and anger. God's love is personal. He knows each of us individually and loves us personally. His is a mighty love that has no beginning and no end. It is this experiencing of God’s love that distinguishes Christianity from all other religions.

    Why does God love us?  It is because of who He is: "God is love."

     TRUSTING

            GOD????

  Submitted By Minister Kim Darby, Garden Grove Church of God

     It was late evening and my friend was not feeling well.  However, she knew she wanted to go to sleep.  She began to pray for direction.  God told her to take a specific medication and dosage (she has a variety of medications due to various complications over the past few years).  She obeyed and went to sleep.  The next day, she was rushed to the hospital, resulting in an emergency surgery.

     Today, her doctor called and stated that she should “thank God” for the wisdom to take that specific medication and the dosage amount.  “Without it, you would have suffocated in your sleep,” stated the Doctor.  You see, her capacity to breathe was two-thirds restricted.

     Are you willing to (1) seek HIS guidance, (2) hear HIS voice, and (3) obey HIS command?  My friend did just that, and “the breath from God remains in her nostrils” (Job 27:3).  What a mighty GOD we serve!!!

     Oftentimes, we cry out to God for guidance but fail to recognize His voice or simply reject HIS answer.  What will your story/testimony be?  Will it give GOD glory?  Will we be able to say “you” sought, heard and obeyed God? Or, will you attempt to do it your way because you know better than Him?  Yes, our choices will tell the story!  Read Isaiah 40:31 for the benefits of trusting God.

  Trusting God????                               Or  Trusting  GOD!!!!!!

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