Happy Valentine's day!!

"That ye love one another, as I have loved you". John 15:12. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!! I hope none of you husbands or boyfriends forgot about it. A pastor friend of mine said, " I asked my wife what she wanted for valentine's day. She said, "NOTHING". I guess I will find out later today if she was telling the truth". George Bernard Shaw summed up these words " When two people are under the influence of most violent, most insane, most delusive and most transient of passions, they are required, in the presence of a preacher and a congregation, to swear that they will remain in that excited, abnormal and exhausting condition continuously until death do them part". Oh well!! When we study we realize there are 1300 different interpretations of the meaning of love by poets, philosophers, and authors. No wonder the world is confused. But the concept of love was changed by Christ. By dieing on the cross He revealed a love that flows from God, who is love. He offered a love for which we are completely unworthy. He turned the tables on love, showering unworthy and unloving people with pure, unending love. Limiting mutual love with a Bouquet of flower, Box of Chocolate, Chocolate covered Strawberries, a diamond jewelry, or a Dinner is not what really is all about. Go ahead and enjoy it. Don't fight if somebody forgets either. The question is how you develop and nurture a love worth giving on Valentine's and EVERY DAY! Tada. The answer is found in John's Gospel 15:9-17. 1) Receive His love: Receiving the love of Jesus and living in His love everyday, is the first and most essential step in having a love worth giving (Valentine love). 2) Reciprocate His love: It is one thing to say, "Jesus loves me". It's whole other thing to say, "I love Jesus". Can you say that? Is your love for Him reflected in how you live your life and love towards your love of your life? 3) Recycle your love: Jesus said, :My command is this: "Love each other as I have loved you". This commandment knocks the walls of any definition that would limit the scope and intensity of love. Have a happy valentine's day and everyday,