The Love of God is Greater Far

If you ever need a hymn about the love of God, I have a recommendation. Actually I have quite a number of them but there is one in particular, it titled ‘The love of God is greater far’ Here’s an excerpt from the hymn:

 The love of God is greater far
  Than tongue or pen can ever tell.
It goes beyond the highest star
  And reaches to the lowest hell.
The guilty pair, bowed down with care,
  God gave His Son to win;
His erring child He reconciled
  And pardoned from his sin.

  O love of God, how rich and pure!
  How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure—
    The saints’ and angels’ song. (Full hymn here)

However, whenever i need to meditate on God’s love from the scripture, there seems to be one story that gives me like a 3D image of it- the story of the good Samaritan.

The parable of the Good Samaritan paints a vivid picture of Christ’s extravagant love for us. The wounded man on the road to Jericho, left for dead, mirrors our spiritual state when we were dead in our sins, helpless to save ourselves. Just as the Jews considered Samaritans enemies, the Bible describes us as enemies of God, yet in His mercy, God chose to rescue and save us, just as the Samaritan did for the injured Jewish man.

The Samaritan’s actions, tending to the man’s wounds, placing him on his donkey, and bringing him to an inn, reflect the redemptive work of Christ in our lives. In our spiritual brokenness, Christ binds up our wounds, carries us from the darkness of sin, and places us in the care of the Father’s love.

As the Samaritan entrusted the wounded man to the innkeeper, Christ has given us the Holy Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing our inheritance and securing our place in God’s eternal care. The Spirit works in us, providing guidance, comfort, and assurance as we journey through life.

Just as the Samaritan spared no expense in caring for the injured man, God’s love for us is abundant and eternal. The sacrificial act of the Samaritan foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Christ on the cross, where His love paid the price for our redemption. God’s love is not limited; it knows no boundaries and is poured out without measure.

As we reflect on this parable, may we be reminded of the depth of Christ’s love that rescued us when we were spiritually destitute. Let us respond to His love by extending compassion to others, recognizing that the transformative power of Christ’s love is not only for our benefit but also for us to share with those around us.