January 13 - The Boundless Love of God

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16, KJV)

God’s love for humanity is immeasurable. His love was so profound that He gave the greatest gift heaven could offer—His only begotten Son. In His divine plan to redeem humanity, God spared nothing, no matter the cost, to bring about the salvation of mankind. He opened the storehouses of heaven, pouring out blessings, favors, and gifts upon humanity, withholding nothing essential for our redemption. He gave freely and abundantly, creating opportunities for all to experience His love. The vastness of His grace and mercy flows like a mighty ocean, surrounding the world in a heavenly atmosphere of love.

Imagine this: the eternal God took on human nature through His Son and raised it to the heights of heaven! What love surpasses this? In the great controversy between good and evil, all the heavenly beings observed the unfolding events on earth with intense interest. They saw Satan laying claim to the world as his own, and every moment carried eternal consequences. How would this battle end?

The angels, standing as witnesses, expected God’s justice to be revealed and His wrath to be kindled against the prince of darkness and his followers. But instead of condemnation, mercy triumphed. When Christ could have come to judge and destroy, He came to offer peace and salvation. He came not for a select few, but for all—the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and every son and daughter of Adam who would believe in Him as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

This is the unparalleled love of God. The Creator of the universe stooped to save the created, opening the path to eternal life for all who accept His gift of grace. His love transforms and fills the heart of every believer who receives Him by faith.

Through Christ’s merits alone, the love of God is poured into the hearts of those who trust in Him. This divine love becomes the lifeblood of the soul, circulating throughout our entire being and uniting us with Christ. By abiding in Him, we are loved by the Father as members of the mystical body of Christ, of which He is the glorified head.

Let us open our hearts to this boundless love, allowing it to dwell within us and transform us. In Christ, we find the ultimate revelation of God’s love—a love that reaches down to lift us up to eternal fellowship with Him.

May this love dwell richly in us today and forever.