EVERLASTING LOVEEvangeline Paul Dhinakaran
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. (Isaiah 26:3)
Dearly beloved, the Lord says, “…I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness” (Jeremiah 31:3). The Lord loved the Israelites. He says, "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son” (Hosea 11:1). When they cried out to Him, He came down and saved them. He loves us also with the same love.
When the Israelites were under bondage in Egypt, they denied the Lord many times. They even rose up against Him. They were not faithful to Him. Sometimes, they even ignored Him completely. But still He loved them with an everlasting love. As promised by Him, He took them safely to the land of Canaan. The Bible states, “If we are faithless, he will remain faithful…” (II Timothy 2:13).
He says, “It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the arms; but they did not realize it was I who healed them” (Hosea 11:3). Nevertheless, “He led them with cords of human kindness and with ties of love” (Hosea 11:4). He who promised is faithful. He continually showers His love upon us. When we go through afflictions, we ignore His love. Nonetheless, He continues to love us with an everlasting love.
A sister wrote to me in the following manner. She got married and was living in her husband’s house. It was a joint family. Her husband did not have any job. Hence, she had to earn and take care of the entire family. Added to that, she had to do all the household work also. Inspite of all her difficulties, she did everything cheerfully. Yet, no one in that family loved her.
It was then she wrote to me saying, “I am doing all the work at home. I also go to office, earn money and feed all the members of my family. But still they hate me. Please pray for God to change this situation.” I felt very sad on reading her letter. She was also pregnant. Hence, I cried out to God for her. What a wonder! Within a few days, I received another letter from her. She wrote, “I am sure you would have prayed for me. Now my husband and all the family members have began loving me. I am very happy now.”
The Scripture counsels, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved- -you and your household" (Acts 16:31). According to the above mentioned Scripture verse, the Lord will save our family members and bless them just because we seek Him faithfully. The Lord who promised the Israelites that He would show them His wonders (Micah 7:15), is assuring us today that He will do the same for us also. He will perfect everything concerning our body, soul and spirit. He is the Lord who heals us.
In the following verses, the Bible declares, “The LORD has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy. The LORD, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm” (Zephaniah 3:15). “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you” (Isaiah 26:3). The love God has for us and His loving kindness are great indeed. He loves us with an everlasting love.
Prayer: Loving Lord Jesus,
Your love for me never changes. It is everlasting. You gave yourself for me. You are faithful and your promises never fail. Hear the cry of my voice. Come down from your dwelling place and save me. Continue to shower your love upon me and bless me. Save my entire family and show your wonders among them. Fulfill your promise You have made to your servant.
In Your matchless name I pray.
Amen. ----
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