"In love did He bring the world into existence; in love does He guide it during this its temporal existence; in love is He going to bring it to that wondrous transformed state, and in love will the world be swallowed up in the great mystery of Him who has performed all things; in love will the whole course of the governance of creation be finally comprised."
Isaac the Syrian (c. 613 - c. 700)
"And in LOVE he chose us before he laid the foundation of the universe! Because of his great LOVE, he ordained us, so that we would be seen as holy in his eyes with an unstained innocence. For it was always in his perfect plan to adopt us as his delightful children, through our union with Jesus, the Anointed One, so that his tremendous LOVE that cascades over us would glorify his grace —for the same LOVE he has for the Beloved, Jesus, he has for us. And this unfolding plan brings him great pleasure!"
Ephesians 1:4-6 (TPT)
Love was God's whole purpose for bringing this world into existence, for bringing us into existence. He planned to lift us up into the family circle of the Trinity, to share in the life of the Godhead. He planned to shower love on us, to enjoy fellowship with us, to have a family that included us. He had such wonderful hopes and dreams for us all, and they all come true through Christ! His finished work of salvation brought eternal life to us all and the joy of knowing God face to face as His innocent children forever. He will manifest the wonderful love He has for us every moment for all eternity. He did it all for us, and He did it all for love! Love is the ultimate meaning behind it all. Love that always delights in us, love that always embraces us, love that always values us. We will know His beautiful, tender, infinite, joyous, perfect, heavenly love forever!
A Thought: All He wants to do is love us forever!