^38 “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, ³⁹ nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39, ESV)

It is God’s steadfast love that fuels and strengthens believers to walk by faith. Our love for God is too mercurial and meager – changing – with the ups and downs of life. We should feel love for God and think on it, but whatever love we have necessarily flows from God’s love for us. Regardless of space and time, God’s love for us is resolute and certain. It never dips, changes, or disappears. It can be counted on in season and out. As Christmas approaches, it is heartening to think that by being born, Jesus gave us the greatest gift – God’s infinite love. Jesus Himself is the greatest gift because He is God’s love shown by the power of the Holy Spirit. By faith in Jesus, we became children of God. God loves people, but He loves believers in a unique way – as His beloved children.