In what ways can we trust God's love when facing personal doubts or struggles? Unchanging Love Declared “I have loved you,” says the LORD. — Malachi 1:2 The Honest Doubt Acknowledged “But you ask, ‘How have You loved us?’” (Malachi 1:2) • God welcomes the question. Doubt is met, not dismissed. • His reply shows love is rooted in fact, not in our feelings of the moment. Covenant Faithfulness Displayed “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother? … yet I loved Jacob.” (Malachi 1:2) • Choosing Jacob proved steadfast, personal affection. • Romans 9:13–16 echoes that His mercy is not based on human effort. • Numbers 23:19 reminds us He does not lie or change His mind. Why We Can Trust This Love Today • It is grounded in God’s character: “I the LORD do not change.” (Malachi 3:6) • It is demonstrated at the cross: “God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) • It is sealed by the Spirit: “The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 5:5) • It is guaranteed by promise: “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” (Jeremiah 31:3) Steps to Strengthen Confidence When Struggling • Recall past faithfulness — Lamentations 3:21-23; keep a journal of answered prayers. • Speak Scripture aloud — Psalm 42:5; preach truth to your soul. • Fix your eyes on Christ — Hebrews 12:2; His finished work outweighs present feelings. • Abide in obedience — John 15:9-10; love becomes clear as we walk with Him. • Lean on the family of faith — Hebrews 10:24-25; others affirm what we forget. • Practice gratitude — 1 Thessalonians 5:18; thanksgiving nurtures trust. Hope Anchored in the Cross and Future Glory • Romans 8:38-39 assures nothing can separate us from God’s love. • Revelation 21:3-4 shows love’s climax when God dwells with us forever. • Because His past love is proven and His future love is promised, we can rest in His present love, even when doubts arise. |
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