I my humble opinion this is nothing more that an opportunity for another money grab by retailer of flowers, candy, cards and fine food. That's right, I'm giving a "Humbug" on the subject of Valentines Day!!!
Now, let me talk about love.
Love is defined as:
1. A deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from kinship, recognition of attractive qualities, or a sense of underlying oneness.
2. A feeling of intense desire and attraction toward a person with whom one is disposed to make a pair; the emotion of sex and romance.
3. a. Sexual passion. b. Sexual intercourse. c. A love affair.
4. An intense emotional attachment, as for a pet or treasured object.
5. A person who is the object of deep or intense affection or attraction; beloved. Often used as a term of endearment.
OK, that is the dictionary definition, I'm more concerned with the Biblical definition as found in the Vines Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words. LOVE: ...is not an impulse from the feelings, it does not always run with the natural inclinations, it seeks the welfare of all and expects nothing in return.
Thus is the love of God for us that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Thus is the reason that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. And why Jesus said in John 13:35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.
Yesterday at an area-wide Pastor's fellowship I was reminded of this again by Pastor Steve Hill. Not only reminded but challenged to contemplate God love for me. To think that God could love any of us is utterly amazing! Dead in our sins, totally depraved, the depth of our own sinful hearts not even known and yet He loves us from the foundations of the earth! Incredible!
Looking for a love to celebrate this valentines day ... Consider the love of God!
That is the Way I See It
Pastor Steve
1 comment:
I can sure feel the love!
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