The Power Of Radical Love To Break The Barriers | Jonathan Cahn Sermon

Practice a love that has no reason or cause on earth—a love without conditions. The more you practice it, the stronger it will grow. We are not just called to love; we are called to love as God loves. This is a radical love, one that surpasses human understanding. We are loved unconditionally, and because of this, we can extend the same love to others. As beloved children of God, we are called to love beyond our feelings and circumstances.

It does not matter whether you feel God’s love at every moment. It is wonderful if you do, but your faith is not dependent on feelings. Feelings come and go, but truth remains. Jesus never said, “You shall feel the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” Instead, He said, “You will know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” Knowing the truth is what sets you free, not merely feeling it. Even in moments when you do not feel God’s love, you can stand firm in the knowledge that His love is constant and unwavering.

This is the love that goes beyond emotions, beyond circumstances, and beyond human reasoning. When you embrace this love, you can extend it to others in ways that defy logic. Consider the story of a Christian man in Korea whose son was murdered by a communist leader. When the tables turned, and the murderer faced trial, the grieving father requested custody of him. Instead of seeking revenge, he took him in as his own son, choosing to love him with God’s love. Over time, that same murderer became a pastor, transformed by the power of unconditional love.

Throughout history, Christian prisoners in communist prisons have chosen to love their persecutors. They did not feel like doing so, but they knew it was the highest calling. Many of their captors were so impacted by this radical love that they eventually became believers. The first Christian martyr, Stephen, embodied this love. As he was being stoned to death, he looked up to heaven, saw Jesus, and prayed, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” Among those present at his execution was Saul, later known as Paul, one of the greatest apostles. Though Paul never explicitly mentioned it, witnessing such a powerful act of love must have left a deep impression on him.

Sabina Wurmbrand, the wife of Richard Wurmbrand, who was imprisoned for his faith in communist Romania, once shared the story of fellow prisoners who radiated God’s love. Despite suffering abuse, they chose to love their tormentors. One night, a prison interrogator woke a Christian woman and asked what she had been dreaming about. She responded, “I dreamt I was in a field gathering flowers to bring to you.” The interrogator scoffed, telling her she would never leave the prison alive. Yet, when she was eventually released, she returned to him with real flowers. When communism fell, that same interrogator sought refuge. He later presented her with a Bible he had secretly kept, a testament to the transforming power of God’s love.

God’s love is unconditional and freeing. It empowers you to love first, without waiting for love in return. You do not have to be bound by emotions—you can love beyond your feelings. This love elevates you above circumstances. You are not merely a mirror reflecting the world around you; you are a light shining into it. A mirror only reacts to what it sees, but a light shines regardless of the darkness around it. You have the power to illuminate your surroundings, to impact lives, and to transform the world with the love of God.

Our faith is centered on love—not the love we have known, but a love far greater, one that we are still learning to grasp. It is a love that has no earthly cause but has the power to change everything. This week, practice radical love—a love without reason, a love without conditions. In doing so, you will reflect the heart of God and bring His transformative power into the world.