- 1 John 4:11 (NLT)
Today is Valentine’s Day, the day we set aside to express our love for people (or pets).
There is a lot of history and information regarding the origins of Valentine’s Day to sift through on the internet, it can make for some interesting reading.
For example, there are connections to Christianity, but there are also Pagan connections.
Christianity has stories about three different saints bearing the name Valentine, each having been beheaded for various crimes involving love.
The Roman festival Lupercalia is said to be the beginnings of what we now celebrate as a day we send our loved ones flowers, candy and cards to express our undying devotion to them.
But tell me please, why we signify one day a year to show people how much we love them when we ought to love every day!
Think about it – does God only show His love for us one day a year?
NO! We are loved by the Creator of the Universe.
He knows us personally and He cares about us tremendously.
Although God knew about our weaknesses and sinfulness, He was willing to pay a terrible price to redeem us.
Even though we are sometimes weak or rebellious, He loves us, forgives us, and welcomes us back when we are willing to confess our sins and come home to Him.
So, if God has consistently, faithfully, and graciously loved us, how can we not share that love with each other?
And how can we not share it every single day?
Go love on someone right now!!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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