Unwarranted Love

“Fresh Perspectives”                                                                                            Unwarranted Love

            Hello, friends! Gene Habecker here, President of Taylor University.  Welcome to “Fresh Perspectives.”

            Many of us lead busy lives.  We sign up for committees, we join prayer meetings, and we volunteer at Church.  Our intentions are often good: we want to serve God.  Indeed, we have a responsibility to serve Him.  Sometimes, however, we get to the point where we feel like He needs us to get things done for Him, and we forget that He is the God who created our Universe.  As you know, a foundational, beautiful truth of Christianity is that we can’t do anything to earn God’s love.  He loves us despite our problems, and He loves us selflessly, even though He doesn’t need our good works.  It’s important for us to remember that because He loves us, He allows us to serve Him, since He wants to bless us and help us grow through being part of His plans.  As we remember that He loves without needing us, His love becomes even more meaningful.

            The next time I feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities on my plate, I’m going to ask myself: have I adopted the mindset that God needs me in order to accomplish something?  I encourage you to do the same.  We have an obligation to serve Him, but remembering that He is ultimately in charge takes a huge burden off and allows us to focus on growing in Him through our service.

LAW