If we had to
take a little time today, Valentine’s Day, and describe love, we would go in
many different directions with varying definitions. But the best way to understand real and
perfect love would be to use the author of love, God Himself, to define love
for us.
This is the
love that is unconditional and not coerced by conditions. It is not a feeling but a fact. It is based on what makes us better, stronger
and wiser and not what belittles, betrays or pushes people away from God.
Take some time
to think about the impact of real love, God’s love, on our lives and through us
to others.
John 15:13
NLT
There is no greater love than to lay
down one’s life for one’s friends.
1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT
Love never gives up, never loses faith,
is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
1 John 4:18
NLT
Such love has
no fear, because perfect love expels all
fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we
have not fully experienced his perfect love.
1 Corinthians 8:1 NLT
Now regarding your question about food that has
been offered to idols. Yes, we know that “we all have knowledge” about this
issue. But while knowledge makes us feel important, it is love that strengthens the church.
Romans 13:10
NLT
Love does
no wrong to others, so love fulfills the
requirements of God’s law.
Romans 5:8
NLT
But God showed his great love for us by
sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
1 John 4:19
NLT
We love each other because he loved us first.
Pretty
basic. Would you say? His love is incredible. It is more than we understand. To live out, to exemplify His love is to let
others see God in action.
It is
Valentine’s Day. Let’s seek to love like
Jesus loves. Love those close to you and
those far from you! Choose to love.
Love serves
and gives and keeps on giving.
Love doesn’t walk
out or give up.
Love always
kills fear and feeds faith.
Love
strengthens the people that love created (and God is the one who created
everything and everyone).
Love chooses
to do no wrong.
Love because
He loved you. He loved you first.
Choose to love. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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