We love Him, because He first loved us. John’s words are simple and profound. Our love for God is a response to His love for us. He made the first move. Before we ever turned to Him, He loved us. That changes everything. We do not love God to earn His favor; we love Him because we already have it. Red rock canyons, carved over countless years, are a testimony to patient, enduring work. God’s love is like that, ancient, steady, and shaping us over time.
