The Necessity of Having Deep Love for God
- Jun 3
- 4 min read
God loves all humanity, as shown through the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son…”
— John 3:16
However, when we become born again, we enter into a deeper relationship with Him as His children. As we continue to grow in His Word and obey His commandments, we experience even deeper dimensions of His love.
First Dimension: God's Love for Humanity
God loves every person He created. His desire is that none should perish but that all would come to repentance.
Second Dimension: God's Love for His Children
When a person becomes born again, they enter into covenant relationship with God as His child.
Third Dimension: God's Love for the Mature Believer
The deepest dimension of God's love is experienced by those who grow in obedience, holiness, and intimacy with Him.
This love is not based on nationality, personality, appearance, or status. It is connected to a believer's willingness to obey and walk closely with God.
King David was called a man after God's own heart because he pursued God passionately.
The Holy Spirit Enables Us to Love God
Loving an invisible God is one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith.
No human being naturally possesses the ability to deeply love God.
"The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."
— Romans 5:5
The Holy Spirit activates divine love within the child of God.
This means that if you genuinely love God, it is evidence that God's Spirit is working inside of you. Just as we grow from faith to faith and glory to glory, we are also meant to grow from love to love.
The question every child of God should ask is:
What level of love for God am I operating in today?
Love Is the Catalyst for Obedience
One of the clearest evidences of loving God is obedience.
Jesus said:
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
— John 14:15
Many Christians struggle with obedience because they are trying to obey God without first growing in love for Him.
Love transforms obedience from a burden into a privilege.
When the love of God fills your heart:
Holiness becomes easier.
Forgiveness becomes easier.
Sacrifice becomes easier.
Serving becomes easier.
Love is not merely an emotion. Love is a spiritual force that empowers obedience.
The Characteristics Produced by the Love of God
According to 1 Corinthians 13, the love of God produces powerful virtues in the life of the believer.
The love of God produces:
Patience
Kindness
Humility
Freedom from envy
Freedom from jealousy
Endurance during trials
As love increases, many of the destructive attitudes that plague humanity begin to disappear. The love of God transforms the heart.
Spiritual Consequences of Loving God
When we truly love God, several things naturally begin to develop within us.
1. We Love His Word
You cannot genuinely love God while despising His Word. The person of God and the Word of God are inseparable.
“Thy law do I love.”
— Psalm 119:163
A believer who loves God will develop a hunger for Scripture. The Bible will no longer be a decoration on a shelf. It will become daily spiritual nourishment.
When the love of God is active:
Studying the Word of God becomes enjoyable.
Learning becomes exciting.
Revelation becomes precious.
Spiritual growth becomes consistent.
2. We Love His House
Those who love God naturally develop affection for His house.
“For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand.”
— Psalm 84:10
Church attendance stops being a duty and becomes a delight.
People who love God look forward to:
Worship services
Prayer meetings
Serving His house
Church events
The house of God becomes one of their greatest joys on earth.
“Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish.”
— Psalm 92:13
3. We Love the Brethren
The love of God creates love for God’s people.
“We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren.”
— 1 John 3:14
When God’s love is active in our hearts:
Division decreases.
Unity increases.
Forgiveness becomes easier.
Jealousy loses its power.
Love for God will always produce love for fellow believers. A healthy church is built upon a healthy love for one another.
4. We Love Lost Souls
As our love for God increases, our concern for lost souls also increases.
Jesus came:
“To seek and to save that which was lost.”
— Luke 19:10
The more we love God, the more we begin to care about what God cares about. Evangelism stops becoming an obligation and becomes a burden of love.
When we truly love God:
We pray for lost people.
We share the Gospel.
We become unashamed of Christ.
We desire to see souls saved.
God’s heart for the lost becomes our heart for the lost.
5. We Love and Honour Spiritual Leadership
God places spiritual leaders in our lives to help establish us in the faith.
Scripture teaches:
“Esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:13
As believers grow in their love for God, they naturally develop gratitude and honour toward those who faithfully teach and shepherd them. Honour is biblical recognition of God’s work through spiritual leadership.
A mature Christian understands the value of those who labour in prayer, doctrine, and pastoral care.
Conclusion
The Christian life rises and falls on one question:
Do we truly love God?
Many believers desire more power, more revelation, more favour, and more breakthrough.
Yet Scripture teaches that the greatest commandment is not about receiving from God, it is about loving Him.
When we love God:
We love His Word.
We love His House.
We love His People.
We love Lost Souls.
We honour Spiritual Leadership.
We obey His Commands.
The deeper our love for God grows, the deeper every area of our spiritual life flourishes.
May we never settle for merely knowing about God. May we become children of God who genuinely love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
— Matthew 22:37
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