God's love never fails.

January 29, 2020
Matthew 4: 1-20

The readings for today carries a clear picture of God's unfailing love for His people - a promise of providence and protection and a story of unquenchable affection.

God's word to King David reminds him the many wondrous deeds He has done to him. From being a shepherd to a king and to the many battles and enemies he destroyed, God has always been at his side. And when David will end his thrown, God will deliver a new king out of his son to continue his legacy. He will also be a son to Him as He will be his God. A total assurance for David that whatever may happen He will never leave him.

The same message comes from the gospel. The parable of the sower who generously sows seeds to different kinds of soil, good and bad shows God's gratuituos love - free and unconditional.

Perhaps some of us are still struggling from many undesirable things. Maybe some are still having some problems in the family or even in relationship. Hearts still full of anger and fear or worries. Or maybe some have prayed to little lately, been out of the church for years now, struggling with addictions and all sorts. Whatever maybe is there in you heart right now, God still loves you. God still pours out His love and grace on you, not because you are doing good or bad but simple because God's love never changes. It does not stop.

I'm sure God knows everything about you - your past mistakes, your crazy little things, every detail in your life. And that does not stop Him from loving you everyday. And everyday, I know His love is working for you. Maybe the effect of that is not yet so clear now, but one day that love will surely be visible, and will manifest in your life. I know God will never fail you. His love will never fail.

God bless!

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