Valentine’s Day—to some it’s a time for florists, candy companies, and card manufacturers to make a profit, while for others it’s a time to express your love to those who hold your heart. Funny how God created us such that we can see one event in two totally different lights. As for me, I’m the romantic guy who gets all into celebrating the life that Tami and I have together. God has been so good to us, and every day is better because she is a part of it. Over the years I’ve bought plenty of cards, candy, and flowers.
Valentine’s Day is a time to show those in your life who hold a very special place in your heart that you are thankful God has given you the opportunity to love them. That love is not based on anything they do, or on what they can buy, but instead it is simply based on a commitment you’ve made to them because God has brought them into your life. You surrendered your life to that commitment, and other than your relationship with God, they hold the love that is in your heart.
As I think about the commitment we make to those we love, I’m reminded of the commitment that Christ made to each and every one of us. He is the ultimate example of how to demonstrate love because, as the Bible teaches us, even when we are not interested in that love, even when we think we have a better way of doing things and can figure it out on our own, he still loves us. He will always love us and will always be there. That is the true spirit that should reside in every one of us—love towards a lost world and towards those that God has brought into our lives to worship with us on a weekly basis. I love my church family and will do anything in my power to help you experience the love of Jesus Christ. I hope that you will make this same commitment to those who are a part of Abundant Life as well as the lost in this community who need to experience the love of Christ. Jesus changed lives because they knew he loved and cared about them. We too can change lives by showing people we love and care about them.
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