The songwriter said that love was a many-splendored thing. What would you say about it? If you are thinking about the way love is presented by the world of entertainment, you would probably say “no”. Certainly television talk shows and soap operas leave you feeling poorly about the state of love in America. I’m sure that has something to do with biblical love appearing so appealing.
In 1 John 4 we have a really clear definition and declaration about love. Love comes from God is the first arresting statement. God is the source of love and all love is a reflection of God’s love. In being loved by God and loving God, we are set free to love another. Love is an action, not a feeling. “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only son into the world that we might live through him.” (verse 9)
Sacrifice is another word for God’s love. We can never brag about how much we love God but we can brag on how much he loves us. God gave his best for our worst. He loved us before we were lovely and he made us lovely. Instead of getting our just desserts for our actions, we received forgiving love from God.
Love is not just an attribute of God, it is his nature. If you were going to host a “Sweetheart Banquet”, you would have to invite everyone to come because “God so loved the world” (John 3:16) He would never think of leaving someone out.
If you want to see God this week, look at the “God lovers”. Those who openly and gratefully receive God’s love take on his characteristics.
God’s loving hand at work in re-creating us through Jesus, makes his church a “fellowship of lovers” who celebrate Valentine’s Day each time they meet together. Check it out, you will be glad.
“Loving God, we didn’t understand real love until we met You. Thank You
for being a living definition and example of love for us. Amen
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