Every February, the world pauses to celebrate love. We buy cards, exchange gifts, plan dinners, and search for the perfect words to express affection. But behind all the flowers and heart-shaped chocolates, there’s a deeper longing inside every one of us—a longing to be fully known and fully loved.
The truth is, human love, as beautiful as it can be, is still imperfect. We disappoint each other. We miss cues. We get tired, busy, distracted. Yet God offers us a love that does not fade with time, mood, or circumstance.
Valentine’s Day provides the perfect moment to lift our eyes from temporary expressions of love to the eternal One behind them.
1. God Loves You First
Before you ever chose Him, God chose you. Scripture says, “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19).
The truth is, human love, as beautiful as it can be, is still imperfect. We disappoint each other. We miss cues. We get tired, busy, distracted. Yet God offers us a love that does not fade with time, mood, or circumstance.
Valentine’s Day provides the perfect moment to lift our eyes from temporary expressions of love to the eternal One behind them.
1. God Loves You First
Before you ever chose Him, God chose you. Scripture says, “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19).
You don’t have to earn this love. You can’t lose it. God’s love is not based on your performance—it flows from His character.
2. Real Love Is Sacrificial
At the heart of the gospel is the greatest act of love the world has ever known:
“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
2. Real Love Is Sacrificial
At the heart of the gospel is the greatest act of love the world has ever known:
“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
Jesus didn’t wait for us to become lovable; He loved us in our mess. That is the model for every marriage, every friendship, every relationship.
3. Love Speaks Truth
Authentic love doesn’t just make us feel good—it makes us grow.
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” (1 Corinthians 13:6)
3. Love Speaks Truth
Authentic love doesn’t just make us feel good—it makes us grow.
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” (1 Corinthians 13:6)
In a culture that equates love with constant affirmation, scripture reminds us that real love includes honesty, courage, and gentle confrontation when needed.
4. Love Is a Daily Choice
It’s easy to love someone on Valentine’s Day.
The real test is tomorrow.
4. Love Is a Daily Choice
It’s easy to love someone on Valentine’s Day.
The real test is tomorrow.
Love shows up in the ordinary—listening carefully, forgiving quickly, serving joyfully, and choosing grace even when it’s inconvenient. These small daily choices build the foundation for relationships that thrive.
5. Your Life Has Purpose in Love
God designed you not only to receive love but to give it.
“Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us” (Ephesians 5:2).
5. Your Life Has Purpose in Love
God designed you not only to receive love but to give it.
“Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us” (Ephesians 5:2).
Every word you speak, every act of kindness you show, every moment you choose others over yourself—these become expressions of God’s love flowing through you.
A Valentine Challenge
This Valentine’s Day, don’t just say “I love you.”
Show it.
Live it.
Reflect the One who loved you first, best, and forever.
Whether you're married, single, newly dating, or healing from loss, remember this:
You are loved beyond measure by a God who does not change.
And His love is the one love that will never fail.
This Valentine’s Day, don’t just say “I love you.”
Show it.
Live it.
Reflect the One who loved you first, best, and forever.
Whether you're married, single, newly dating, or healing from loss, remember this:
You are loved beyond measure by a God who does not change.
And His love is the one love that will never fail.
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