1 John 4:10 – This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
It’s not about us. It’s not about me and it’s not about you. Long before we were born, many others were born and died. Before the first man and first woman were created by God, the animals of the land and sea were created. Before the animals of land and sea were created, the earth and all the universe were created. Before all of creation God was. God has no beginning and no end (since we are finite and He is infinite, some things we are to know that it is so and not know how it is so). God is before all, above all, and He made all. Family, it’s not about us, it’s about Him. Of primary importance is that in infinity past He knew each of us and loved us. Because He loved us He created us. If He had not loved us we would never have been.
God created mankind because He loved each and every one. Even after the first of mankind rejected Him, He still loved them. All the heavenly onlookers wondered what would become of mankind. God had a plan. He always has a plan. He always had a plan for you and He always had a plan for me. Yes, God has a plan. Though no heavenly being knew how to save mankind, God knew, and the plan was already in place, and the plan was already unfolding. God had a plan to save mankind because God loves mankind. Before man sinned God loved mankind. When man sinned, God loved mankind. After man sinned, God loved mankind. He loves mankind so He sent Jesus to rescue us. So Family, more important than that we repented and loved, and love, God, is that God first loved us. If He did not we would never have come into existence. If He did not love mankind He would never have made a way for mankind to be redeemed from the darkness of rebellion. Yes, God first loved us and because He did, because He is love, we able to love Him. He knew us first and loved us first and we are because He loved us.
Everything began with God. Sure, all things are not as God made them, but all things are because of God. Everything is about God! The focus of our life should be on God. He is our creator and the fulfillment of our lives. He has always loved each one of us.
Let’s make it easy on ourselves. Let’s remember the truth. It’s not about us, it’s all about God. Life is easier that way. God wants our lives to be about Him, not because of an ego or power trip, but because it is best for us. Remember that He first loved us. Let’s not worry about ourselves, let’s focus on God and pursue Him. The more we trust Him and not ourselves, the better it is for us. It’s not about me. It’s not about you. It’s all about God. Let’s keep that in mind and truly enjoy life.
God is good all the time and all the time He loves us! Praise God! Thank you Lord! Praise you Lord.
Psalm 150:6 – Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!
Micah 7:7 – But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Micah 6:8 – He has shown You, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of You but to do justly, to love mercy, And to walk humbly with Your God.