I think all of us as Christian believers will agree that God’s love is steadfast; that it isn’t an “on again off again” kind of emotion. Steadfast love is forever, never wavering or dependent upon circumstances. It’s love we can count on.
That’s God’s love. What about ours for Him? Is it the same? We profess we love Him. We say it aloud and silently in prayer; we sing it in song. But if we examine what we describe as our love for God, is it truly steadfast; or is it more “circumstantial love?”
That is a question worth pondering during this Eastertide season. We’re in day 12 of this 50 day celebration following Resurrection Sunday until the day of Pentecost. What better time to reflect upon the status of our love for the God who offered His son as a gift of love for our salvation. Now THAT was love! What about us? Is our love for God sacrificial? Is it constant during all seasons? Does it waver during times of crisis? Can life’s storms and unpredictable situations shake it? Do we love God only when He answers prayers? Do we love Him even when prayers go unanswered? Is our Love for God unshakable?
It takes courage and honesty to answer those questions. And more than likely it will require us to confess that there have been and are times when we have failed to love God with a steadfast love. Let us covenant this Eastertide to grow in our faith commitment by holding to God’s steadfast love by steadfastly loving Him in return.
Peace. Joy. Love.