John, who leaned upon the bosom of Christ, says, “And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” 1 John 4:16

“If we can individually say this from the heart, we are indeed rich in faith, living on the promises of God. Amid our trials, disappointments, bereavements, and afflictions, we are to learn that God is love, and that he that dwelled in God, dwelled in love. “Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the Day of Judgment; because as he is, so are we [in heaven?] in this world.” We have reason ever to thank God that he knows all the storms, disappointments, and trials that come upon his people. He follows them through every experience, with tender, pitying love, and expresses his desire to heal our wounds, and restore unto us the joy of his salvation. {The Signs of the Times}