God's Glory x Infinity.

Jesus didn't die on the cross primarily because He loved us. Yes, He did love us, that He cared to go through with all that...have GOD himself die on the cross...for humans. But His main purpose, is always because and for His glory. We are second. He is first.

Once we grasp the fact that...that nothing is about us, but it's all about the glory of Christ, then things are seen completely different.

I used to think that being a christian was all about "loving each other" and "having a comfortable home to be in", and "showing other people...that christians are about love". It's NOT ABOUT us. I was completely wrong, in my mindset. I was thinking that "I...I! am the one who shows love" or (in another topic) "I chose God!...so therefore, because I have God...I have love." I realized that was really arrogant of me. I didn't choose God...He chose me. YES, we are to love each other; and YES, we are to fellowship with one another and keep each other accontable; but NO, that is not the most important thing. God's glory is. TIMES in infinity!

The REASON we love each other...and demonstrate love...is so that God's name would be lifted up. The REASON we spread the gospel...is so God's name would increase. The REASON Jesus died on the cross for our sins, is so that we would see His grace, and give Him...the maximum glory. All this IS for the GLORY of God. Nothing...is for us.

God is completely in control. Completely Sovereign. This is all a part of His glorious great plan.