Love is not a reward for being good; Love is not a reward for doing good; In fact, love is not a reward.
Love is a heart condition. Love is most apparent and shows up when I am malfunctioning and not my best self. I see love when I am impatient and mean and demeaning …. then love shows up being gentle, and patient and kind. I see love when I am hateful, judgmental, withdrawn, and full of revenge ….. then love shows up being loving, forgiving, and readily available …..
In the middle of all my malfunctions and my worst seasons of sinning, Jesus shows up and willingly lays down His life and dies for me. Now, that is Love. Love has now opened the door wide open for me to have my heart of stone exchanged for His beating heart of Love!! It is now Christ in me, my hope of glory!
Am I too ashamed, or proud, to accept His beating heart of love that He leaves for me in His death?