God’s Luxurious Love is Free

Every footstep displaces a fine spray of granules as I cross the sugar-white sand. I stop to dig my toes into its warmth. Soft. Deep. Abundant. Yielding. All good words, but not quite right.

Luxurious. The unique sand on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico is nothing short of luxurious. Luxurious is a word often associated with the word expensive, but in this case, the luxury is free.

Scientists estimate the number of sand grains on Earth today at 7.5 sextillion. That’s 75 followed by 17 zeros! God’s love is like the earth’s sand—impossible to measure.

How precious ate your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!

I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand!

(Psalm 139:17-18 NLT)

The powder along Florida’s panhandle consists of tiny quartz particles washed from the Appalachian Mountains centuries ago. Years of tidal friction against the quartz created the ultra-fine grains deposited on today’s beaches.

      I scoop a handful of the silky stuff and let it slide through my fingers. God was there when the rivers first carried the quartz down the mountainside and He is present in the results today. He orchestrated the entire process. I settle on my towel and wiggle around until I’m comfortable. Sand is forgiving, never-ending, and abundant. Just like our Savior’s love.

      God’s love for us is visible throughout Creation. No matter where you are today, take a moment and let His luxurious love wash over you. You’ll realize how rich you are.

God’s love for us is visible throughout Creation. No matter where you are today, take a moment and let His love wash over you. You’ll realize how rich you are. #GodsLove #Devotion Share on X