The Everlasting Love of God

Introduction

The room is filled with the soft hum of beeping monitors and quiet whispers, but for him, the world has gone silent. Time slows as he reaches out, his hands trembling—not from fear, but from the overwhelming weight of love that he never knew existed until this moment. As the nurse gently places his newborn baby girl into his arms, warmth floods through his chest, an indescribable connection forming in an instant.

Tiny fingers curl around his thumb, so impossibly small yet holding a grip strong enough to anchor his entire soul. He gazes down at the delicate face, eyes barely open, lips pursed in a peaceful slumber. The rise and fall of the baby’s chest against his own is the softest rhythm he’s ever felt, yet it thunders louder than anything he’s ever known.

Tears sting his eyes as he realizes—this is love. Unshakable. Boundless. A love that will sacrifice, protect, and endure. A love that mirrors, in the faintest way, the love of our Heavenly Father holding His creation in His hands.

Love is the foundation of God's relationship with humanity. From the very beginning of creation to the final promises of eternity, God's love remains constant, unshaken, and victorious. For my brothers and sisters in here today who are struggling if God loves you I ensure you he does in spite of the Sin you believe has overtaken you. Today, will you walk through the narrative of Scripture with me to see how God's love is displayed from Genesis to Revelation.

I. God’s Love in Creation and the Fall (Genesis 1-3)

Genesis 1:27 (CSB) — “So God created man in his own image; he created him in the image of God; he created them male and female.”

From the start, God’s love is evident in His creation of humanity in His own image.

Unlike the rest of creation, mankind was given a unique status, relationship, and purpose.

Even after Adam and Eve sinned, God’s love was not removed.

Genesis 3:21 (CSB) — “The Lord God made clothing from skins for the man and his wife, and he clothed them.”

Instead of destroying Adam and Eve, God provided for them.

This foreshadows His plan for redemption through sacrifice.

II. God’s Love in His Covenant with His People (Genesis - Malachi)

Genesis 12:1-3 (CSB) — “The Lord said to Abram: Go from your land, your relatives, and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, I will bless you, I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.”

God’s Covenant with Abraham is an expression of His faithful love.

He chooses a people not because they are worthy, but because of His love and grace.

Deuteronomy 7:9 (CSB) — “Know what the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps his gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love him and keep his commands.”

God’s love is steadfast and tied to His faithfulness.

Even when Israel fails, God remains committed to them.

Hosea 11:4 (CSB) — “I led them with human cords, with ropes of love. To them I was like one who eases the yoke from their jaws; I bent down to give them food.”

Through the prophets, God reminds Israel that His love is like that of a father to his children.

He disciplines but never abandons His people.

III. God’s Love in Christ (The Gospels)

John 3:16 (CSB) — “For God so loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”

The ultimate expression of God’s live is found in Jesus Christ.

God’s love is sacrificial, giving His own Son to save sinners.

Romans 5:8 (CSB) — “But God proves his own love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

The cross is the ultimate demonstration of God’s love.

He loved us even when we were undeserving.

1 John 4:9-10 (CSB) — “God’s live was revealed among us in this way: God sent his one and only Son into the world so that we might live through him. Love consists in this: not that we loved God, but they he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

God’s love is proactive—He pursues us even before we seek Him.

IV. God’s Love in the Church and the Christian Life (Acts-Epistles)

Romans 8:38-39 (CSB) — “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angles nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Once we belong to Christ, nothing can separate us from His love.

This love sustains us through trials, suffering, and persecution.

Ephesians 3:17-19 (CSB) — “I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love, and to know Christ’s love that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”

God’s love is vast, unsearchable, and transforming.

The Christian life is rooted in experiencing and sharing this love.

V. God’s Love in Eternity (Revelation)

Revelation 21:3-4 (CSB) — “Then I heard a loud voice from the throne: Look, God’s dwelling is with humanity, and he will live with them. They will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them and will be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more, because the previous things have passed away.”

God’s love culminates in eternity, where He will dwell with His people forever.

All pain, sorrow, and suffering will be erased.

Revelation 22:17 (CSB) — “Both the Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ Let anyone who hears, say, ‘Come!’ Let the one who is thirsty come. Let the one who desires take the water of life jfreely.”

God’s love is an open invitation—He calls all to come and experience eternal life with Him.

Conclusion: Responding to God’s Love

God’s love has been displayed from the beginning of time to eternity.

The cross is the ultimate proof of His love, and nothing can separate us from it.

The invitation to receive His love remains open—how will you respond today?

1 John 4:19 (CSB) — ‘We love because he first loved us.”

Let us receive, abide in, and reflect God’s love in our lives.