“God is love” is a Bible verse that has been misused, misunderstood and misapplied by religions, philosophies and metaphysical movements all over the world. In today’s message, we looked at the difference between Attributes and Essence when speaking about God. We discussed whether the God of the Bible is personal or impersonal. We looked at “God is love” in its larger scriptural context and found that God’s nature and his sending of Jesus as a sacrifice for humankind are inextricably linked. Followers of Jesus carry the nature of God with them wherever they go… so we choose to love in giving, forgiving, blessing and sacrifice.
The Lord is My Shepherd
What does it mean for the Lord to be our Shepherd? According to David in Psalm 23, it means that we shall never be in want of anything. We will be made to slow down, quiet down, and sit down. Our souls will be restored and whole, like they were designed to be from the beginning. We shall not fear evil or death – no matter what we’re facing. Many of us know the Psalm… Let’s make sure we know the Shepherd.
