There's no light in the planets except what comes from the sun; similarly, there's no true love for Jesus in our hearts unless it comes from Him. Our love for God springs from the overflowing fountain of His infinite love. We love Him only because He first loved us. Our love is the direct result of His love for us.

Anyone can feel cold admiration while studying God's works, but true love can only be ignited in the heart by God's Spirit. It's incredible that we, who once rebelled against Him, have been drawn to love Jesus at all because of His amazing love for us.

We would never have a trace of love for God unless it was planted in us by His love. Love is born from God's love in our hearts and must be nourished by Him. Love can't flourish naturally in our hearts and must be watered from above. Love for Jesus is delicate and will wither if not nourished beyond what our hearts can provide.

As love comes from heaven, it needs heavenly sustenance. It can't survive without manna from above. Love feeds on love. The essence of our love for God is His love for us. "I love you, Lord, but with no love of mine, for I've none to give; I love you, Lord; but all the love is yours, for by your love I live. I'm humbled, and rejoice to be lost and filled up in you."