Free Advent Devotional on Love: God’s Love Came Down
What is biblical love?
Biblical love is the perfect, sacrificial love that God has for us, fully revealed in the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. This love is not limited to the joy of Jesus’ birth in a manger but reaches its fullness in His death on the cross for our sins.
God’s love is not based on our worthiness but on His grace, choosing to rescue us even while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8).
In sending Jesus, God demonstrated a love so profound that it cost Him everything, offering us forgiveness, redemption, and eternal life.
This love invites us into a relationship with Him, where we can live in the freedom and hope that only His sacrifice provides.
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Advent devotional on love
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
As we light the final candle of Advent, the Candle of Love, we are reminded of the greatest gift ever given—God’s unfathomable love poured out through Jesus Christ.
The Christmas story begins in a humble manger, but its purpose was rooted in eternity: to redeem us and restore our relationship with God.
John 3:16 reveals the depth and action of God’s love.
It wasn’t passive or distant.
God’s love compelled Him to give His Son—His most precious gift. This was not an act of obligation but one of sacrifice, a love so powerful that it bridges the gap between heaven and earth.
The beauty of this love is that it’s for everyone. No matter our past, struggles, or failures, God’s love reaches out to us.
Through faith in Christ, we receive the incredible promise of eternal life—a life of peace, joy, and hope, both now and forever.
This Advent season, reflect on God’s gift of love.
How can you share that love with others?
Who needs to hear about the good news of Jesus in your life?
Let your heart be stirred by the truth that God’s love is relentless, redemptive, and never-ending.
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Advent Bible verses on love
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Advent reminds us of the depth of God’s love, shown in sending Jesus to bring salvation to a lost world. This love is not passive. Instead, it is active and sacrificial, offering eternal life to all who believe.
Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
At Advent, we celebrate a love that came for us even in our brokenness and sinfulness. God’s love is unconditional, reaching out to us long before we turned to Him.
1 John 4:9-10
This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Advent highlights God’s initiating love, sending Jesus so we could truly live. It is a love that provides not just existence but abundant, eternal life through Christ’s sacrifice.
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
The Advent season reveals God’s love in sending His Son as the Prince of Peace to rule our hearts. His love provides guidance, strength, and an everlasting relationship through Jesus.
Galatians 4:4-5
But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.
God’s love at Advent is shown in His perfect timing, sending Jesus to make us His children. Through Christ, we are no longer strangers but members of God’s family, loved and cherished.
Ephesians 2:4-5
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.
Advent proclaims the richness of God’s mercy and love, bringing us life through Jesus. His love does not merely repair; it resurrects, offering a new life filled with hope and purpose.
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.
During Advent, we remember that God’s love is a saving, joyful presence with us in Christ. God’s love is both protective and tender, celebrating our redemption with delight.
Titus 3:4-5
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.
Advent celebrates God’s mercy and love made visible in the appearing of Jesus, our Savior. His love does not depend on our works but flows freely from His grace and compassion.
Jeremiah 31:3
The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.
Advent reminds us of God’s eternal love, reaching out to draw us to Himself through Jesus. His love is constant and unchanging, a foundation of hope in every season.
2 Corinthians 5:21
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
At Advent, we rejoice in God’s sacrificial love, sending Jesus to bear our sins and make us righteous. This love bridges the gap between our sin and God’s holiness, bringing reconciliation through Christ.
Advent prayer of praise for God’s love
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Your love is beyond anything we could imagine, and we are overwhelmed by Your grace. Help us to share Your love with others, especially during this Advent season. May our lives be a reflection of Your light and love in a world that so desperately needs it. Amen.
Your next steps to living this Advent devotional on love
Here are some next steps to live God’s love to a lost and broken world this Christmas:
- Show kindness to those in need, offering help and support wherever possible.
- Offer a listening ear to those who are hurting or struggling.
- Speak words of encouragement and hope to lift others’ spirits.
- Look for opportunities to serve, whether through acts of charity or volunteering.
- Be present with people who may feel isolated or lonely this season.
- Share the message of Christ’s birth and the salvation He offers.
- Reflect on God’s sacrificial love and allow it to overflow into your relationships.
- Pray for those who don’t yet know Christ, asking God to soften their hearts.
Ready for a deeper relationship with God in the new year?
As we step into the new year, let’s make a commitment to deepen our relationship with God through intentional Bible study.
The Word of God is a powerful tool to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith.
By setting aside time each day to dive deeper into Scripture, we can hear God’s voice more clearly and apply His truths to our lives.
Whether it’s through verse mapping, journaling the Bible, or simply reading the Bible, God desires to meet you in the pages of His Word.
This year, use the Rooted in the Gospel Bible Study Journal to help you study the Bible with confidence, clarity, and conviction.
Let’s embrace the beauty of studying the Bible, allowing it to draw us closer to Him and strengthen our walk of faith.
