His Love Endures Forever

Scripture: I Kings 9, II Chronicles 8, Psalm 136 and Romans 5.

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever." Psalm 136:1

Observation: God's love endures forever. From Adam to Abraham, from Egypt to the Promised Land, from David to Solomon, from John the Baptist to Jesus, from the Cross to us, his love endures. God fulfilled his promises made to these people. His promises to us have been, are being and will be fulfilled.

The Word, who was in the beginning, who was with God, who was God, who created the world, became flesh and dwelt among us. He lived a perfect life among us, and died for us, while we were still wretched sinners. He gave us the right to be called children of God. We can be justified through faith, being made righteous through Jesus' loving sacrifice made on our behalf. It's not because of what we do, but because of what he's done for us. It was a plan that was laid out before the universe's foundation.

His love endures forever.

Application: I need to give thanks to the God of gods and the Lord of lords, my God, for he is good. His love endures forever. He has blessed me with a wonderful family, great friends, a good job and so much more. I need to count my blessings and give thanks to him, for they show how his love endures in my life. When things don't go right, I still need to give thanks for his building perseverance, character (I trust) and hope in me. Why? Because his love endures beyond temporary trials. His love endures forever.

Prayer: God, thank you for your enduring love. Thanks for considering me in your creation. Help me to acknowledge your love before others. Your love is apparent in every aspect of my life, if I only stop to reflect. May my expressions of thanks to you for your provisions in my life be a witness to others of your love and grace. May I always be ready to give an answer for this hope that is within me, in hopes that others will also know that your love for them endures forever. Amen.