Infinite Love

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message reminds us that our understanding and experience of God's love is often limited by our own human perspectives. We tend to bring God down to a level where He is relatable, but not infinite. This can lead to a distorted view of His character and abilities. As we reflect on the nature of God's love, we are invited to re-examine our assumptions and trust in His infinite capacity for love.

Key Scripture References

• Psalm 103:8-14 - This passage highlights God's lovingkindness towards us, not just as a human-like affection, but as an all-encompassing and eternal love. We see that His love is not limited by our own experiences or emotions.
• 1 John 4:7-12 - The apostle John emphasizes the nature of God's love, stating it is not based on human feelings, but rather a divine attribute that defines Him as Father. This teaches us to re-evaluate our understanding of His love and recognize its infinite scope.
• Romans 8:35-39 - Paul reminds us that nothing can separate us from God's love, not even our own limited understanding or experiences. This passage underscores the boundless nature of His affection for us.
• Psalm 36:5-7 - David extols the greatness of God's lovingkindness and redemption. He acknowledges that God's mercy is beyond human comprehension, emphasizing the need to trust in His infinite love rather than our own limited perceptions.
• 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 - This passage describes the characteristics of love as seen through Jesus Christ. We learn that His love is not conditional or based on human emotions, but a divine attribute that defines Him and should shape our understanding of God's love.
• Jeremiah 31:3 - The prophet Jeremiah writes about God's lovingkindness towards Israel, emphasizing its boundless nature. This passage encourages us to trust in His infinite love and not limit it by human experiences or emotions.
• Ephesians 3:18-19 - Paul prays for believers to comprehend the width, length, depth, and height of Christ's love. He invites us to experience and understand this infinite love, which is beyond human comprehension.

Key Takeaways

• We often limit God's love by bringing Him down to a human level, where we can relate to it, but not truly comprehend its infinite nature. This can lead to a distorted view of His character and abilities.
• The Bible teaches us that God's love is not based on human feelings or emotions, but rather a divine attribute that defines Him as Father. We must re-evaluate our understanding of His love and recognize its boundless scope.
• God's love is not limited by our own experiences or perceptions. It transcends human comprehension and is an all-encompassing and eternal affection.
• We are invited to trust in God's infinite love, rather than relying on our own limited understanding. This requires humility and a willingness to re-examine our assumptions about His character and abilities.

This Week's Challenge

Take time this week to reflect on your experiences of God's love. Ask yourself: "Have I been limiting His love by bringing Him down to a human level?" Pray for the Holy Spirit to reveal the infinite nature of God's affection for you, and trust in His boundless capacity to love.

Reflection Questions

• What are some ways in which you have limited God's love in your own life? How can you begin to re-examine your understanding of His character and abilities?
• How does the concept of infinite love challenge your assumptions about God's nature? What implications does this have for your relationship with Him?
• Reflect on a time when you experienced deep love from someone. Compare that to the love of Christ, as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. How can you apply this understanding to your life and trust in His infinite love?