How do we know that God loves us before we recognize Him?

The sermon reflects the profound truth that God's love and care for His people exist even when they are unaware of His presence. This is rooted in biblical doctrine, such as seen in Ephesians 1:4-5, where it is affirmed that God chose His people before the foundation of the world. This illustrates the eternal nature of His love, which reaches us even in our spiritual darkness. The recognition of God's love becomes evident only as He awakens us to our need for Him, emphasizing that true understanding of His provision begins with acknowledging our sinfulness and dependence on Him.