He was first

We love Him because He first loved us.

This popped out at me yesterday and I have been pondering on these words.

 I understand this to mean that I would not have loved Him if He had not

first loved me.

His love preceded my love for Him.

He loved me before I had any desire to be loved by Him.

He conquered my hard heart and my strong will with His love for me.

I am compelled to love Him, because He first loved me.

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