In part 1 of this series, we looked at the amazing love of God as we see it in the New Testament. In this post, we will consider how God speaks of His love for us in the Old Testament.
- God’s love for us is individual and designed to help me – – I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. Psalm 32:8 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
- God’s love for us is protective – For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock. Psalm 27:5 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2
- God’s love for us is comforting – Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
- God’s love for us is sympathetic and compassionate – You number my wanderings; Put my tears into Your bottle; Are they not in Your book? Psalm 56:8
- God’s love for us is one of abundant provision – They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, And You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures. For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light. Psalm 36:8-9
- God’s love for us gives us hope – For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
- God’s love for us is everlasting (eternal) – The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. Jeremiah 31:3
So much remains to be said about God’s love. It is truly amazing. It is His love for us that draws us to Him. Read of Him in the pages of your Bible, the One who loved you, loves you and will love you!
In our next post, we will consider some of the word pictures and stories that the Bible provides of God’s love.
Rooted and Grounded 
God’s love is amazing. I felt His protection the day before Thanksgiving. I hit a truck tire that was rolling on the freeway and it only damaged my car. PTL! I was okay.
Emma Jean
Wow! That helps to really put it in perspective.