Unconditional Love

And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. –Romans 5:5 NLT

Anyone can say that they love someone. Words are easy to utter, but love is more than just words. The expression of true love is as much about what someone is willing to give up, as it is about actions taken. People thrive when they are truly loved. But the world has a false concept of love—one that can fade or be taken away. We were created to be filled with the love of God. His love is completely different from worldly love. Even when the world fails us, we know that God is waiting for us with His everlasting love. His love is not based on what we do or don’t do. It is unconditional. His love draws us near and loves us right where we are. It does not depend on performance, as we will never measure up. Romans 8:39 (NLT) tells us, “No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Jesus loves us so much that He gave His life for you and me. That is the ultimate expression of true love.