Desirable?

There's a short little verse in the Bible, that packs a powerful punch, and it is this:

"We love Him, because He first loved us." 1 John 4:10

I was meditating on that verse the other day... imagine a love so great that it would initiate love toward a creature that continually falters and fails.

I think we read that verse and we're so accustomed to hearing it that we don't consider it's ramifications.

So, I substitued the word "desire" for love. Hm.

"I desire Him, because He first desired me."

God desires me? How is this possible? Does He KNOW what I've been up to? Does He KNOW what I've done?

When I put a different, yet similar word in for love, suddenly, the verse becomes new again. And it is crystal clear.

I realize what a sacrifice God made when He expressed His love to the whole world by sending His own Son down to earth as this God-Man. Jesus. Saviour. Laying aside His deity, and choosing to live in this confining body of flesh, knowing full well that it will lead to heartache, pain, betrayal, and ultimately, a torturous death.

I'm not worthy. And that's the whole point of the gift.
Unworthy. Yes.
Desirable. Yes.

Think about it, and be thankful for this amazing love.

Happy Valentine's Day.