“Christmas love is fundamentally understood as God's self-sacrificial, unconditional, and transformative love, demonstrated through the birth of Jesus Christ. It is not merely a seasonal sentiment or human affection, but a divine initiative where God, out of deep compassion, sent His Son to reconcile humanity to Himself. This love is described as steadfast and loyal, going beyond mere emotion to involve tangible actions, culminating in Jesus' sacrifice for the sins of the world. The true meaning of Christmas centers on this love, which is freely given and available to all who receive it in faith, transforming lives and inspiring believers to love others in return.
Christmas love is rooted in God's initiative: ‘We love because he first loved us’. The season invites individuals to slow down, ponder God's love, and live it out through acts of kindness, forgiveness, and generosity.” [1]
This sentiment is from the pastor at Mercy Village Church in West Virginia. I like what he has to say here. Love is transforming. No matter how difficult your life has become, real love can make things seem different. The burdens of life don’t seem so heavy. Your troubles seem to evaporate, like steam rising from a boiling pot of water. Love forces you to reevaluate yourself and your situation. God’s love is even more powerful a force than human love, though human love is a wonderful place to start.
At this time of year, when finances are tapped and hope seems fleeting, God wishes to remind us that all is not lost, nor will it ever be extinguished. Hope came in the form of an infant child; Almighty God in the flesh. The second person of the Triune God. Jesus Christ, the Son of God. What Christ did for mankind is the clearest illustration of real love that shall ever exist. Would you die for another person? Knowing your death would be horrific and traumatic. Knowing that the pain you would feel would be greater than any you’ve ever felt. Would you willingly do it? Christ was born to die for us all. That speaks loudly of hope, peace, joy and love so much so that it cannot be denied. Feel God’s love this Advent Season. Bask in it and rejoice. Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
RL Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
[1] www.mercyvillagechurch.com
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