What is God Like? The Image of the Invisible

God is Loving

Rachel KochApril 6, 2025 Sermon Details  

What comes to mind when you hear the word commitment? For some, it feels overwhelming—just another demand in an already maxed-out life. For others, it seems limiting, as if saying “yes” to one thing means closing the door on countless other opportunities. Maybe commitment even stirs up feelings of shame, reminding you of promises broken or expectations unmet. But commitment isn’t just a burden. Think of the people in your life who make you feel truly known and loved. Or your spouse or partner—the one who has stood by you through thick and thin, whose love endures not because life has been easy, but because it has been faithful. Or maybe it’s your dog—the one who greets you with uncontainable joy, no matter what, because to them, you’re everything. When it comes to following Jesus, commitment isn’t just something we give—it’s something we receive. This week, we’re exploring another core characteristic of who God is. The Bible describes Him as “abounding in love” (KHESED). KHESED is God’s steadfast, unwavering love—the kind that keeps showing up, keeps pursuing, keeps holding on. It’s not cheap love; it’s costly. But while commitment to this kind of love asks everything of us, it also leads to a fuller, richer, more abundant life—the kind of life God intends for us. This Sunday, we’re diving into KHESED and what it means for our lives today. I’d love for you to join us. See you then!

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