1 John 4:7-11 (KJV)
7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
Statistics state that nearly one billion Valentine’s cards are exchanged each year. February 14th is the day! During that day, many will rush out - and even some at the last minute - to get that special someone a box of chocolates, some flowers and/or a valentine card.
Webster defines a valentine as “a gift or card sent to a loved one on Valentine’s day”. If you will think about it, we don’t send these cards, flowers or chocolates out to just anyone. They are generally reserved for those whom we love. I have received some very nice gifts on Valentine’s Day in the past.
But as we observe this day dedicated to those whom we love, I want to examine the greatest love story of all time: The love that God had/has for us! As a result of God’s love for us, we should have that same love for others. No text illustrates this fact better than the text chosen for today’s message.
1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another. What an intriguing thought! This call to love is one that needs to be heard today.
1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another. What an intriguing thought! This call to love is one that needs to be heard today.