And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge — that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. – Ephesians 3:17-19 Have you ever tried to measure the vastness of God’s love? Just as creation itself stretches beyond what our minds can comprehend, so does the love of Christ. The deeper we reflect on it, the more we realize it cannot be fully contained by human understanding.
The Vastness of God’s Love
Consider the enormity of creation. From galaxies and stars to atoms and molecules, the scope of God’s handiwork is staggering. Scientists can give us estimates, but those numbers still fall short of grasping the true immensity of it all. Now imagine love even greater than that. God’s love is not created; it is His very nature. That love is directed toward us in a way that is limitless and eternal.
Rooted and Established in Love
Our very lives depend on God’s love. From the gift of existence to the hope of salvation, everything begins with His care. Scripture reminds us that we are “rooted and established” in His love, meaning we stand secure in the foundation He has laid for us. His love is not fragile or fleeting but unshakable and enduring.
A Love That Overflows
Even more, God treasures His people above all creation. He provides abundantly, far beyond our needs. His love does not stop at just enough but overflows, pouring into every part of our lives. The width, length, height, and depth of Christ’s love are immeasurable, and it continues reaching further than we can imagine.