Zephaniah 3:17 says that “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”

In this verse we find five ways that God loves you.

#1 - God loves you by being in your midst

Hebrews 13:5 promises that he will never leave you and he will never forsake you. No matter where you go you are never alone. The Lord is always with you. 

#2 - God loves you by saving you. 

John 3:16 says that God loves you so much that he gave his only Son to pay for your sins. And Psalm 18:2 says that the Lord is your rock, your fortress and your deliverer. He gives you strength and he fights for you because he loves you.

#3 - God loves you by rejoicing over you. 

Galatians 3:26 says that “in Christ Jesus you are a child of God through faith.” Your heavenly Father loves you, he is a proud parent, and you bring him joy.

#4 - God loves you by quieting you by his love. 

Colossians 3:15 encourages you to “let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts”. Let his love settle your spirit and cause you to overflow with his peace.

#5 - God loves you by exulting over you with loud singing. 

Isaiah 43:1 tells you to “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.” The Lord sings a beautiful song of redemption for all the world to hear -  you are his, you are loved, and you belong to him now and forever.

Let me pray for you:

Father,

You are a good father who loves us dearly. Thank you for your love that supports, saves, rejoices, quiets and exults us daily. 

We give thanks in Jesus’ name, amen