We live in a culture that is in love with being in love. We use the same word to describe the way we feel about food, sports, pets, celebrities, a spouse or significant other, family members—even God. But generally what we mean when we say we “love” something is that we enjoy the way that something makes us feel and when we no longer feel that way—it’s easy for us to give it up. The love of God, however, is very different. Rather than loving based on some feeling or personal benefit, God’s love flows from God’s nature and has been demonstrated for us through the gift of Jesus Christ.

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-8 (NLT)