132: Grasping the Love of Christ | Ephesians 3:18

Do you know how wide and long and high and deep God's Love is for you? God loves you. You've probably heard these words before. Yet, it is still a struggle for many of us. Most of us, if we're being honest. God loves me? Ok, how much? I think we have a general understanding of God's Love. We know it with our minds. God loves us. But it's our hearts that get confused. When something odd or tragic or depressing happens in life, some of biggest questions revolve around God's Love. "How could a loving God let this happen?" is a phrase I've heard many times. It's tough. I'm not denying that. But in the few moments I have with you right now, I want to try and encourage you. I want to reinforce God's Love in your life. Our One Verse today, Ephesians 3:18 is actually a prayer that Paul had for the church in Ephesus. I am passing this prayer along to you. Paul says, "I pray that you...grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ." It's almost rhetorical, isn't it? It's like Paul is saying, "You will never be able to grasp how big God's Love is for you!" I don't have all of the answers for you when things go bad. I don't know why God doesn't swoop in and fix everything. I wish He would. But I'll tell you this: He hasn't done that in my life, either. Things suck at times. But that doesn't change God's Love for me. Or for you. In the previous verse, Paul says we are rooted and established in love. And I think this is the key. The more we lean into God's Love, the closer we get to Him, the roots of our faith will continue to grow deeper. As the roots of our faith grow and our relationship with Jesus, the more we will be established in His Love. As we become more and more rooted in God's Love, the less and less we will question it. Have a great day! About One Verse One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life. http://phosphorusproject.com/