Helping Other See Jesus' Unexplainable Love

What does genuine, selfless love truly look like—beyond the romanticized stories we watch on TV? Sa Pilipinas, mahilig tayo sa telenovela, K-dramas, at iba pang palabas tungkol sa LOVE. Nakaka-relate tayo sa mga kwento ng pamilya na nagpapakita ng selfess sacrifice.  Many popular Filipino movies tell stories about parents who work abroad and work hard to support their families back home. 

Nakaka-relate din tayo sa mga kwento ng magkakapatid na nag-sacrifice ng kanilang mga pangarap para suportahan ang nakaba-bata nilang mga kapatid.  Numbers tell a part of this story too. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, there were about 2.16 million Overseas Filipino Workers from April to September 2023 - a nearly 10% increase from the previous year.

And in Ephesians 3:19, Paul says that his prayer for that church was that they would “know this love that surpasses knowledge.”

These stories remind us of the profound power of love — a kind of love na handang isakripisyo ang sarili para sa iba. And when Jesus asks us to share the love of God with everyone (Mark 16:15), what does He mean? Does this love still move us?

Are we passionate about sharing this love with others? He will reveal Himself to someone when He chooses (Matthew 11:27), but there are things you can do to share the unique, profound, unconditional love that Jesus offers.

Here’s three ways you can do that …

1) Start with Prayer—Only God Can Open Their Eyes to His Love

In 2 Corinthians 4:4–6, Paul tells us that only God can shine light into hearts blinded by unbelief. In Filipino culture, values like “pakikisama” (getting along with others) and “hiya” (saving face or avoiding embarrassment) are deeply rooted. Kaya minsan nahihiya tayo or natatakot mag-share ng gospel, o kaya naman we feel tempted to rely on charm and good speaking skills to convince others of our belief. Some Christians think they need to be experts or use big, complicated ideas before they can talk about God.

But God actually warns us to be careful about pride because it can make us fall. James 4:6 says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

Real heart change doesn’t come from human skill, eloquence, or personality—it comes from the Holy Spirit revealing the love of Jesus.  We could be the most gifted speaker, encourager, or preacher, pero kung hindi tinouch ng Lord ang puso nila, it will remain hard as stone. This is why we start with prayer. When we pray, we trust the work to God and ask Him to prepare hearts long before our words ever reach them. 2) Show the Difference Between God’s Love and the World’s Love (Read 1 John 4:9-10)

Many have experienced love that is conditional, temporary, or self-centered—“Mamahalin lang kita hangga’t pinapasaya mo ako.”
‍It takes deep maturity to put yourself in someone else’s shoes–especially when that position is one you disagree with. > God’s love is unconditional—He loved us “while we were still sinners” (Romans 5:8) > It is eternal—“nothing… will be able to separate us from the love of God” (Romans 8:38–39). (Read Romans 5:8)

By gently pointing out this difference, we can bridge everyday conversations to the hope of Christ, showing that unlike human love, God’s love never changes, never gives up, and never runs out. 3) Share How You’ve Personally Experienced God’s Love (Read John 15:13)

For many Filipinos, struggles like family pressure, broken relationships, mental health challenges, and feelings of shame are very real and relatable.

Maybe you grew up in a family where love depended on your grades, behavior, or achievements. But then you learned that God’s love isn’t something you earn—it’s freely given (Ephesians 2:4–5). Or maybe you’ve felt unseen or overlooked—in your family, school, or even church— But God’s love says, “I see you. I choose you”. A testimony, or a witness, to the unconditional love of God is a powerful thing (Revelation 12:11).

Honest, humble testimonies remind people that the same God who worked in your life can work in theirs.

Your story—kahit gaano kasimple para sa’yo—can be the very thing God uses to open someone’s heart. Because at the end of the day, our testimony is really about Him:  (Exodus 32:11-14) How do we know what to ask for? (Romans 8:26) 

So here's what we learned: Our upbringing gives us a unique starting point to understand and share God’s love. 

We often face common struggles and witness many examples of sacrificial love.

It’s a powerful thing when someone understands unconditional love. So the next time you see or talk about sacrifice, don’t stop there—gamitin mo yung opportunity para pag-usapan yung pinakamalaking sakripisyo na ginawa ni Jesus. Now here’s the challenge: Who is one person you can pray for, show God’s love to, and share your story with this week. It could be a family member, kaklase, katrabaho, o kahit kaibigan na matagal mo nang hindi nakausap. Ask God to guide your words, soften their heart, and give you courage. Get out there and spread the love!