Unfailing Love!

"the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love." (Psalm 147:11 NIV)

As we approach the day many celebrate as a demonstration of their love for another (Valentine's Day), we see that God's unfailing love is not like our "temporary interest" love.

Of course His love for us is not "Eros" but "Agape" and God's love cannot be measured in time or by our standards. His love towards us--is infinite, immeasurable, enduring, no matter what. He did not "fall in love" with us, so there's no falling out of love with us--as we do with others. He simply--loves us!

The Lord delights in those who have a "reverential" fear (hold Him in reverence as an authority in their lives) and know that His love--will never fail. Do we dare have that kind of love for any other human being? I think not! Human beings do not have the capacity that God has to love us--no matter what we do.

The problem with our society and its understanding of love is that it has confused the word "love" with "lust" and this is why "romantic" relationships--sometimes flounder. We are attracted to other people because of one attribute or another, but it is primarily based upon our reaction to people that is stirred below the waist, not a heart-response. That is the lust in us for another.

The "romantic" relationship that begins with the heart (and no other body part involved) is the one that is more like God's love towards us and it means we love the person simply because we are to love them--whether we like what they do or not. Let's face it--none of us are perfect and we all have our shortcomings and habits that may annoy someone. But are the habits and shortcomings enough for us to "stop loving" the other? When we understand God's love towards us and allow His love to fill us to overflowing, that love should be overflowing onto everyone we come into contact and when the heart connects to another heart of like-minded interests, the love should stand the test of time and strengthen the relationship.

So, while planning the perfect celebration for your love interest, make sure your love is based upon The Word of God, you have received His unfailing love, and you are in a position to hear Holy Spirit to have the very best celebration that demonstrates your unfailing love. When we do things God's way, He delights in us and gives us the desires of our hearts--even to overflowing, unfailing love, coming our way!