6 APR 2013
​God's love is boundless. Nothing can separate us from it. "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord," (Romans 8:38-39 NIV). These are things we know and believe. And it's nice to know. It's comforting. But I think the way we process this truth in our minds often falls well short of the reality. Feeling far from God at times, we read these reminders and feel satisfied. It's as though we perceive God saying to us, "It's OK. You and me, we're good." And we go away feeling much better about the situation. He loves us, after all.
God's love never fails. Which means that his love is active, it has goals, and it's actively pursuing them. It's actively pursuing you, and it's not really about making you feel better.
What are the goals of this life-all-its-own love? Relationship, for one. The longing of Father for child, Friend for friend, Lover for faithful companion. That God loves you means that he wills for relationship with you, and nothing can separate you from the fulfillment of that purpose. But not just his relationship with you, also your oneness with his body, the Church. His love intends for you healthy friendships, intimate marriages, and beautiful families.
His love aims for the accomplishment of your dreams and passions "that your joy may be full." His love casts out fear so nothing can hold you back from the greatness he intends for you. If you've felt his calling and dreamed big, rest assured nothing can separate you from going for it with all you have.
His love has a purpose, and it never fails.
Love's True Aim