No More “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not”
Hebrews 13:5
…for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Thought:
Many believers secretly live as if their relationship with Jesus is like pulling petals off a flower. “He loves me, He loves me not.” A hard day comes, and they think, “Maybe He does not love me.” A prayer seems unanswered, and they wonder, “Maybe He has left me.” A painful trial appears, and they fear, “Maybe I am on my own now.”
But the promises of Jesus do not work like flower petals. His love is not up one day and down the next. In John 14 He said, “I will not leave you comfortless… I will come to you.” “Because I live, ye shall live also.” “I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.” “We will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”
These are not weak words. They are strong promises, sealed by His blood, His resurrection, and His faithfulness. The world guesses but the believer stands on what God has spoken.
So instead of “He loves me, He loves me not,” we confess a better truth. He loves me and stays. He loves me and lives. He loves me and keeps His word. Our assurance does not come from how steady our love is for Him, but from how steady His love is for us. That steady love then moves us to obey and to walk closely with Him.
Prayer:
Father, in Jesus name, thank You that Your love is not like a flower petal that comes and goes. Thank You that You have promised never to leave me nor forsake me. Forgive me for listening more to my changing emotions than to Your unchanging word. Teach me to stand on the promises of Jesus. Let the certainty of His love give me courage to obey, to trust, and to keep walking with You, even on hard days. In Jesus name, Amen.
…for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Thought:
Many believers secretly live as if their relationship with Jesus is like pulling petals off a flower. “He loves me, He loves me not.” A hard day comes, and they think, “Maybe He does not love me.” A prayer seems unanswered, and they wonder, “Maybe He has left me.” A painful trial appears, and they fear, “Maybe I am on my own now.”
But the promises of Jesus do not work like flower petals. His love is not up one day and down the next. In John 14 He said, “I will not leave you comfortless… I will come to you.” “Because I live, ye shall live also.” “I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.” “We will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”
These are not weak words. They are strong promises, sealed by His blood, His resurrection, and His faithfulness. The world guesses but the believer stands on what God has spoken.
So instead of “He loves me, He loves me not,” we confess a better truth. He loves me and stays. He loves me and lives. He loves me and keeps His word. Our assurance does not come from how steady our love is for Him, but from how steady His love is for us. That steady love then moves us to obey and to walk closely with Him.
Prayer:
Father, in Jesus name, thank You that Your love is not like a flower petal that comes and goes. Thank You that You have promised never to leave me nor forsake me. Forgive me for listening more to my changing emotions than to Your unchanging word. Teach me to stand on the promises of Jesus. Let the certainty of His love give me courage to obey, to trust, and to keep walking with You, even on hard days. In Jesus name, Amen.
Posted in More to the Sermon
Recent
Archive
2026
January
The Power of FaithPraying in the SpiritA Call to ReturnThe Burden of SilenceThe Act of CleansingBuilding Altars of RenewalThe Power of RepentanceLetting Go of the OldThe Challenge of SanctificationBurdens Left BehindGod’s Part, Our ResponseFreedom in ReleaseLifting Our Eyes to the True SourceThe Problem of Looking at Temporary SolutionsFinding Hope Amidst HopelessnessInterceding for Others and Drawing Near to GodEmbracing God’s Tests with FaithThe True Command in the Great CommissionIdentifying with Christ through BaptismTeaching and Growing in ChristBeing Present in God's WorkObedience Over Expectations
February
Unequally YokedA Door of HopeThe True Vine, Not Just a SymbolAbiding, Not Just BelievingPruned to Bear MoreConnected in Truth, Not Just in AppearanceMuch Fruit and Lasting JoyHelp From the SanctuaryRejoicing in Past SalvationConfidence in Present HelpTrusting God With the FutureStanding in Certain VictoryThe Question Behind Our QuestionsThe Two Anchors That Hold EverythingNails, Hooks, and the CrossLove as Our Vertical and Horizontal AnchorAnchored in the Storm, Not Managing the Waves
March
Receiving His Word, Not Just Hearing ItLove Proven by ObedienceLiving in the Father’s Loving FellowshipManifested LoveFrom Curiosity to CommunionOf God or Not Of God?Hearing With The HeartNew Heart, New EarsLove For Christ Shown In Love For His WordsIdentify Yourself By Your Response To The WordJesus Shows Us the FatherTrue Greatness is SubmissionJesus Sees as the Father SeesWhen Healing is Delayed, His Presence is NotThe Son Who Saves and SustainsThe Foundation of FaithWalking with God in a Dark WorldFaith That Follows When the Way Is UnclearGod Rewards Those Who Seek HimA Testimony That Pleases GodSeeing God's AppointmentWhat Are You Expecting Jesus To Be?
April
The Donkey and God's FaithfulnessKnowing the Word, but Missing the LordSeeing Jesus ClearlyWhen Peace Is GoneFig Leaves And False CoveringsHiding From The God We NeedGod Comes To Ruined HeartsSeeing People As God Sees ThemChrist Above AllLeaving the Old World BehindBearing the CrossCounting the CostTreasure, Heart, and True DiscipleshipNot Left As OrphansBecause He Lives, I LiveLoving Jesus Through ObedienceGod Makes His Home With UsNo More “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not”
2025
February
Guard Your HeartUnequally YokedThe Temple of the Living GodCome Out and Be SeparateEmbracing Divine SonshipThe Unfathomable Wisdom of GodGod is the Source of All ThingsLiving Through ChristThe Purpose of Our ExistenceShining God's LightCalling Out to JesusCasting Away HindrancesAnswering God’s CallFaith That Makes WholeFollowing Jesus
No Comments