This message invites us into the heart of Advent's second week, where we discover that love isn't just a feeling—it's God's action toward us. Through the familiar words of John 3:16, we're reminded that God's love was demonstrated before we ever loved Him back. The sermon challenges a common misconception: that accepting Christ is the finish line rather than the starting point. Just as a marriage proposal begins a relationship that requires ongoing investment, our faith in Jesus initiates a journey of loving Him back and sharing that love with others. We explore how God's love has been woven throughout history—from the Garden of Eden through Noah's salvation to the giving of the law—all pointing toward the ultimate expression: Jesus coming to dwell among us. The powerful truth from Romans 8:38-39 assures us that nothing—not suffering, pain, or life's hardships—can separate us from God's love. This Advent season, we're called to move beyond merely understanding God's love to actually experiencing it, and then sharing it with a world that desperately needs to know they matter to their Creator.