The Love of God For Believers Pt 1: What It Is Not

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, that whosoever should believe in Him shall not die, but have life everlasting." John 3:16

Many people read this verse and marvel at the love of God. Rightly so. This is a powerful verse talking about the love God has for all the world. But there are some who would look at this verse and think that it's talking about the love God has for His people. This, however, is certainly not true. Furthermore, I would sincerely hope that this not be true of us as believers. The one who believes it is true has a very shallow understanding of God's covenant love.

This verse is plainly talking about the love God has for everyone in general. He sends rain on the righteous and unrighteous alike. He causes the sun to shine on both. He sends His Son for those who would believe. These are general, basic statements. Now, did He already have in His plan those who would accept? Of course, but that is not the point. The point is that if you've always thought of this verse and smiled at His love for you, then I dare say you've never truly wondered at the specific, special love He has for you. Not for all people, not for everyone like you, but for you. What an awesome thing to be specifically loved by God!

In the next few days, I'm going to show some Scriptures that talk about what God's love is really all about for the believer. I hope and pray that they open your eyes to the immeasurable heights and widths and depths of His love for you.