The truth is, opportunities to show love to the Creator of the universe are woven into every aspect of existence. We express it through our love for our fellow beings, our care for the animals and the planet, our deep-rooted gratitude, the daily practice of the fruits of the Spirit, and our gentle surrender to divine transformation.
We’ve prioritized intellectual doctrine over practical application, turning us into armchair theologians instead of disciples. We become experts at pointing out sin, but struggle to extend the kind of love Jesus modeled.
Because of His presence, power, and position as God, He is easily able to overpower us. It’s easy to love God because of what He can give us rather than who He is. If we look at the story of Israel in the Old Testament, we see that they often stray from God, only to experience dire calamities before turning back to God and being rescued. This process is then repeated.