Tomorrow is one of my favorite holidays, Valentine’s Day. Why does this day mean so much to me? Because there is nothing I enjoy more than showing my wife how much I love her. Yes, I tell Ana I love her everyday (actually several times a day), but Valentine’s Day is for big gestures, for saying “I love you” in a special way.
I start thinking about ways to make this day special weeks ahead of time, looking for that perfect gift, that thing which will make her go, “Wow!” I love to surprise her with something unexpected, something that says “I love you” in a way I’ve never said it before.
God feels the same about you. He loves to show you how much He loves you and He does, every single day. That’s what the Bible means when it says the Lord’s “compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-24 NIV).
However, our Heavenly Father also knows the importance of big gestures, of saying “I love you” in special ways. That is why 2000 years ago He didn’t just send this world a card or a box of chocolates. No, He sent the greatest gift of all – His Son! God demonstrated “his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8).
The Cross was God’s way of saying to us, “I love you!”. It was the biggest gesture He could possibly give to let us know how important we are to Him. We didn’t deserve this amazing gift, but He gave it anyway. He gave it because He loves us with an everlasting love and He longs to be with us, not just now, but for all eternity, We are that special to Him.
Valentine’s Day is a day for big gestures, for giving special gifts in special ways. This Valentine’s why not give God the biggest gift you could possibly give, the only gift He really wants? Give Him your heart, not just for today, but for always!
God bless and have a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Well said, Rich. Thank you for this timely reminder of God’s great gift to us, Jesus. Blessings! Mike Lay