True Love Is From God

-February 14, 2023-

Good morning, happy Tuesday, happy Valentine’s Day,

“Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth — For your love is better than wine” (Song of Solomon 1:2).

“You have ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; You have ravished my heart with one look of your eyes, with one look of your eyes, with one link of your necklace” (Song of Solomon 4:9).

Today is a day of romantic love; the love of a man for his wife, and a wife for her husband. The world knows very little of the true love that originates from God. True love comes from the heart to the ones we love. We never never forget that love is more than an emotion, it is an action. Love is about sharing, caring, bearing, and giving. Physical attraction may bring two people together, but commitment and sacrifice deepen the relationship and keep it healthy and special.

In today’s verses we see what romantic love is all about. The world has spoiled physical love and turned it into something God never intended. Genesis 2:24 says, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” Two people joined as one. Sadly, marriage between a man and woman is under attack today. There are so many divorces, broken homes, and devastated lives.

Today is a day to think of others. When you love someone you show it. God created man then woman, putting them together. Though they were naked in the garden, they were not ashamed. God created sex and physical love is vital for the man and the woman. The imagery in Song of Solomon shows the innocence and beauty of love. Unfortunately, in the world true love gets overshadowed by adultery, fornication, and extramarital affairs. Sin has taken something very intimate and sacred and ruined it.

Whether we are married or single, today we celebrate love and share in the beauty of loving relationships. Love is an act of the will combined with making someone else happy. It is about giving more than receiving; and the other person more than about ourselves. Saying, “I love you” is important, but showing it is even more important. We can show our love with flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and other gifts; and we should; but let’s remember too that love in the heart goes far beyond these things.

Let us love the way God loves us, unselfishly, sacrificially, and tenderly. Have a Happy Valentine’s Day. Make someone else’s day special and yours will be even more special. Stay safe and healthy.

Showing and giving love to those we care about,

Dean