Beloved in Christ,

Today, let us immerse ourselves in the profound truth that **”God is Love.”** This love is not a mere sentiment or a fleeting emotion, but the deepest, most sacrificial form of love imaginable.

Scripture tells us in 1 John 4:9-10: “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

God’s love is ultimate and unparalleled because it embodies the essence of sacrifice. Imagine the depth of a love so powerful, so consuming, that it willingly faces utter agony and death for the sake of others. It is hard for us to comprehend such love in its entirety. The love of God is a love that gives without expecting anything in return, one that suffers deeply for the redemption of those who are unworthy.

Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross is the quintessential manifestation of this divine love. In every act of His ministry—healing the sick, comforting the broken-hearted, teaching the multitudes, and ultimately laying down His life—the love of God shines vividly. This love wasn’t just for those who were righteous or those who believed but extended to all humanity in its flaws and failures.

Can we honestly reflect on our own lives and see whether we embody even a fraction of this sacrificial love? Do we love others with a love that costs us something? Do we forgive, show mercy, and act with compassion, despite our personal grievances and losses?

Therefore, as we continue in His grace, let us strive to mirror God’s sacrificial love in our daily lives. Let us love not in words alone but in genuine acts of care and sacrifice. Let us be living testimonies of this love that redeems, heals, and brings new life.