Is God "Reckless?"

 Okay, I'm sure by now most of you have heard the song by Cory Asbury "Reckless Love." It was released a few years ago and has become quite popular. It is even being played during church worship services. It is a catchy little tune but, is it true? Do people really think that God is reckless? If you know me, I have had issues with this song from the beginning.

I fail to believe that God is reckless. He is the God of order & peace. 

1 Corinthians 14:33 Amplified Bible

33 for God is not a God of confusion and disorder but of peace and order.

The Webster dictionary defines reckless as marked by lack of proper caution : careless of consequences. By this definition reckless means incautious, careless, and irresponsible. 

This song is supposed to be about God's love for us. It seems like the song is advocating that God's love is careless, thoughtless and irresponsible.

I don't believe that the singer has any ill intentions while singing this song. I just think that the wrong word was used while writing the song. 

God's love for us is a passionate one. He cares for us and about us. He cares what happens to each person. His love is faithful, dependable and true!

The song is based on the parable about Jesus leaving the ninety nine to go and look for the one. God loves every person, He doesn't want to lose even one. The Lord wants us to come to Him and be saved. That is why He went after the one that wandered away.

God's love is not reckless, haphazard or thoughtless. His love is intentional and thoughtful. He never wavers. His love is constant. It never changes.

Romans 5:8 Amplified Bible

8 But God clearly shows and proves His own love for us, by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

That my friends is not reckless. He loves us. Me, you, everybody!

So I encourage you tonight. If you are the one that wandered away, God will come after you. Not recklessly but with mercy & grace!

He wants you. 

John 10:28 Amplified Bible

28 And I give them eternal life, and they will never, ever [by any means] perish; and no one will ever snatch them out of My hand.

God's love for us is passionate, not reckless!

God bless.

Rev. Kev.