Theology of “How He Loves” Pt. 2

Theology of “How He Loves” Pt. 2

This is the second of 3 posts about the theology (study of God) of the song “How He Loves” written by John Mark McMillan. This song has really been made famous by the David Crowder Band, and many others have also added their own twist to the song.

When reading the lyrics you can’t help but feel the love which embraces you from God our Father.

In the last post we took a look at the first few verses of the song, and now I want to continue where we left off with the last post.

The section we looked at was the first part of the first verse, “He is jealous for me, Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree, bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy,” and in this second part of the post we will see the next section of that verse, “When all of a sudden, I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory, and I realize just how beautiful you are and how great Your affections are for me.”

When all of a sudden I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory. What does this even mean? I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory? Here’s what seems to be evident within this part of the song; we can sometimes become unaware of afflictions in our life. There are many trials and tribulations that we face on an everyday basis that, sometimes, come unexpectedly, yet known very well by our Heavenly Father.

The afflictions we come in contact with, have sometimes blindsided us so horrifically that we end up blowing God off and we think that we can solve our own problems. The fact is that we cannot. But did you know that God knows exactly what you are facing and dealing with? Yes! In fact He does know all things. He is omniscient (all-knowing), and knows all the details, big and small, about us.

The afflictions that we struggle with are not from God, but simply allowed by God. James 1:13 says, “Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.”

When you are tempted, when you are faced with trials, understand that God is not specifically tempting you for He can’t do that, rather look at the trials and afflictions as allowed by God. He allows you to face them, so that your faith may grow!

James 1:2-3 says, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness (endurance).”

It is, in fact, the very idea that God allows trials and afflictions in our life to examine our trust, to see how well we respond.

When trials come our way, we must understand one thing; the trials are processed in the hands of God in Heaven and are placed upon us here on earth.

Job 23:10 tells us that “He knows the way that I take, and when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” God has not forgotten about you, He did not accidentally place trials into your life to make your life miserable, He rather, places these fine trials in our being, so that we may become gold.

These afflictions refine who we are, the impurities are filtered out and swept away to redefine who we become after the process of refinement.

These afflictions we face, are given by God to the glory of God.

In trials, we realize the love of God being ever more evident in our life.

Although our trials may be difficult, it brings comfort knowing that God has orchestrated the very trial we deal with.

Then, and only then can we see the glory of God revealed and the majesty of our King put on display!

What great faith that should stir us up! The God of Heaven and Earth, has perfectly placed me within His will by allowing trials to form me and to transform me. What a great God we serve!

Glory to God in the highest!

The next blog post will be coming shortly so look out for it.

Blessings, Brad Jr.

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