God told the prophet Jeremiah that he loved Israel with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 "the LORD appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you." God had anger toward Israel for awhile but he continued to loved them. Isaiah 54:8 "In overflowing anger for a moment I hid my face from you, but with everlasting love I will have compassion on you," says the LORD, your Redeemer." Even though Israel angered God, God like a loving Father punished them but still loved them with an everlasting love. Hebrew 12:6 "For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives."
It is the same with us as it was for Israel. God loves us with an everlasting love and will punish us just like a loving Father, who punishes his children. God's love is everlasting to those who fear him, meaning those who obey, respect and worship him. Psalm 103:17 "But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children." Lamentations 3:22 "The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end;"
God's love is a long lasting love. Deuteronomy 7:9 "Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations," Psalm 100:5 "For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations." Psalm 136:26 "Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever."
God's love is a steadfast love, meaning it will never change or become weaker. It is a permanent love that cannot be extinguished or ever run out. God's love will never abandon us or leave us without hope because it is an everlasting love.
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