"He First Loved Us"-Jehovah Took the Initiative

How painful that must have been for Jehovah!  But did this rebellion embitter his loving heart?  No!  "His loving-kindness [or, "loyal love,"] is to time indefinite."  (Psalm 136:1) Thus, he immediately purposed to make loving provisions to redeem any rightly disposed offspring of Adam and Eve.  As we have seen, those provisions included the ransom sacrifice of his beloved Son, which cost the Father so dearly. -1 John 4:10.

Yes, from the beginning Jehovah has taken the initiative in showing love to mankind.  In countless ways, "he first love us."  Love promotes harmony and joy, so it is no wonder that Jehovah is described as "the happy God." (1 Timothy 1:11)  However, an important question arises.  Does Jehovah really love us as individuals?  The next chapter will address that matter. 

Next time: Chapter 24/ Nothing Can "Separate Us From God's Love"

From the book: Draw Close to Jehovah