Happy Valentine’s Day! My goal this morning is to share the love.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son. Whoever puts his trust in God’s Son will not be lost but will have life that lasts forever.” John 3:16 NLV
God loved the world and He still does! His love has no end and as we saw yesterday that love never fails but it lasts forever.
When I was a little girl we sang a couple of songs in Sunday School, Jesus Loves Me and Jesus Loves the Little Children of the World. Those songs still have a profound effect on me. Each time I sing Jesus Loves Me my eyes filled up with tears, tears of joy and absolute gratitude.
Knowing that Jesus loves the children of the world confirms His commitment that He is no respecter of persons. God’s love isn’t based on education, financial status, social acceptance, geographical location or ethnicity. God’s love is based on one thing and one thing only – Him!
“Peter then said: Now I am certain that God treats all people alike. 35 God is pleased with everyone who worships him and does right, no matter what nation they come from. 36 This is the same message that God gave to the people of Israel, when he sent Jesus Christ, the Lord of all, to offer peace to them.” Acts 10:34-36 CEV
I know I told you yesterday that we may be the only Valentine that someone receives today. We may be the only expression of love that comes their way. It might be someone at the grocery store, in the airport, on a phone call or perhaps it will be the person who was recently divorced or widowed. The important thing is that we let them know that we find value in who they are. They are God’s creation.
Love deeply and without reservation. This is the way that we fulfill God’s plan for our lives.
“He said, “Teacher, which command in the law is the most important?”
37 Jesus answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and most important command. 39 And the second command is like the first: ‘Love your neighbor the same as you love yourself.’ 40 All of the law and the writings of the prophets take their meaning from these two commands.” Matthew 22:36-40 CEV
There is nothing bigger than God’s love – it encompasses the world and reaches out to all!