God Is Love
By Pastor Jerry A. Burns
When the Bible says that God is love, it does not simply mean that God shows love from time to time—it means love is part of His very nature. Love is not just something God does; it is who He is. Every action of God flows perfectly from His holy character. His love is never separated from His justice, righteousness, or truth. He does not love like man loves—imperfectly, selfishly, or conditionally. His love is pure, holy, faithful, and eternal. When we want to understand true love, we must look to God Himself.
1 Corinthians 13 gives us a beautiful picture of what love looks like: patient, kind, not proud, not self-seeking, not easily provoked, and never failing. This is not merely a description of human love at its best—it is a reflection of God’s own heart. Jesus Christ demonstrated this perfectly during His earthly ministry. He was patient with weak disciples, kind to broken sinners, compassionate to the hurting, and merciful to the guilty. He did not seek His own glory but humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. His love was not based on our worthiness, but on His grace.
The greatest display of God’s love is found at Calvary. John 3:16 reminds us that God loved the world so much that He gave His only begotten Son. Romans 5:8 goes even further—Christ died for us while we were still sinners. He did not wait for us to improve, clean ourselves up, or become lovable. He loved first. He chose to love. That is divine love—sacrificial, forgiving, and redemptive. Through the cross, we see that love is not just words; love gives, suffers, and saves.
Because God is love, forgiveness is available. His love reaches to the deepest sinner and offers cleansing through Christ. First John 1:9 assures us that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us. What a comfort to know that God’s love is not fragile or temporary. His love is steadfast. And for those who trust in Christ, He not only saves us by love, but He teaches us to love others through the power of the Holy Spirit. His love in us becomes a testimony to the world that we belong to Him.
Take time today to reflect on how God has loved you—not when you deserved it, but when you were at your worst. Let His love humble you and strengthen your faith. Then ask yourself: Am I reflecting that same love to others? True Christianity is not only receiving God’s love, but also showing it. Ask the Lord to help you love patiently, forgive freely, and serve sacrificially so that others may see Christ in you.
"For I know that my redeemer liveth, And that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth" — Job 19:25
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Week Eighteen • May 3, 2026
Trusting God With Tomorrow (Pt. 3)
In this final part of the message, “Trusting God with Tomorrow,” we are brought face to face with a powerful truth from Scripture—while we often plan our days and assume the future, the Bible teaches us that life is fragile, uncertain, and completely in God’s hands. As James reminds us, our life is “even a vapour” that appears for a little time and then vanishes away . The issue is not planning, but planning without God—living as though we are in control of what only God knows.
This message walks through the heart of biblical trust: having a proper perspective of tomorrow, a humble posture before God today, and a surrendered plan that says, “If the Lord will.” Whether facing uncertainty, fear, or the illusion of control, we are called to draw near to God, rest in His care, and trust that His will is good, even when tomorrow is unknown. Because Christ has risen, our future is secure—not in our plans, but in His perfect hands.
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