We love Him because He first loved us.
1 John 4:9
"There is no light in the moon or planets but only that which
originates with the sun;
--in the same way there is no true love for Jesus in the believer’s heart that does not first come from God Himself.
From the overflowing fountain of His infinite love all of our love to Him must spring.
This is a great and certain truth that we love Him for no other reason than because He first loved us.
Love to Jesus is a delicate flower, and if it only received nourishment from the rocky soil of our hearts it would soon wither. Love comes from heaven and must feed on heavenly bread.
Love must feed on love."
Charles Spurgeon
1 John 4:9
"There is no light in the moon or planets but only that which
--in the same way there is no true love for Jesus in the believer’s heart that does not first come from God Himself.
From the overflowing fountain of His infinite love all of our love to Him must spring.
This is a great and certain truth that we love Him for no other reason than because He first loved us.
Anyone can have a cold admiration for God when studying His works, but the warmth of love can only be kindled in the heart by God’s Spirit.
And after this divine love is born, it must be divinely nourished. Love is an exotic plant,
not one that flourishes naturally in human soil,
and it must be watered from above.
Love must feed on love."
Charles Spurgeon