Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
1 John 4:7–11
In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.
Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
What amazing LOVE!
1 John 3:1
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.
He loved us not because we were lovable, or worthy—but because He is LOVE!
Have you taken hold of this LOVE He’s given you? The LOVE that offers eternal life and everything you need today? If not—receive it now!
💔 Valentine’s Day can feel lonely. Our daughter once struggled with it too—waiting faithfully for the one God had for her. Some call Valentine’s Day “Singleness Awareness Day.”
But beloved—if you feel alone today, you are not.
His LOVE is with you. You are never truly alone if you belong to Him!
Isaiah 54:4–5
Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.
For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of Hosts is His Name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall He be called.
His arms were stretched wide on the cross—and they’re still open today for you!
John 3:16–17
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.
He laid down His life for you, and
He gives you not only LOVE—but JOY that overflows!
John 15:11–13
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is My commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Receive His LOVE—then love others—with a capacity you’ve never known! The love of God poured out upon you by His Holy Spirit!
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!
May your heart be filled with His amazing love!
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What is allegiance? It is devotion or loyalty to a person, group, or cause.
Where is your allegiance today? More importantly, where should it be as a Christian?
🔍 God is Actively Searching
The Word of God tells us that He looks all over the earth, searching for those whose allegiance is to Him!
"For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him." — 2 Chronicles 16:9
How do we treat the weak among us? Do we belittle them because they are weak? Or rather do we encourage them in their weakness?
Encouragement doesn’t mean we don’t exhort them and instruct them in God’s Word, but it means we are patient with them as God works in their lives!
1 Thessalonians 5:14-24
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly (insubordinate), comfort the feebleminded (faint-hearted), support the weak, be patient toward all men.
We are told in God’s Word not to worry about the future, but to trust in the provision, and protection of our Father in heaven for each day!
Matthew 6:11
Give us this day our daily bread.
Our lives are to be lived one day at a time!
Luke 9:23
And He said to them all, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.
“O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought.”
Matthew 6:25-34
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Do you value the Word of God? Do you believe it is true; every Word of it? If every Word of God is pure and true, and you believe and value it, do you read His written Word? We are told to hide His Word in our hearts!
Psalm 119:10-12
With my whole heart have I sought Thee: O let me not wander from Thy commandments. Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Blessed art Thou, O LORD: teach me Thy statutes.
You see beloved, if we love God, and believe Him, we will value His Word above all other words written or spoken. We will seek His Word, and seek to understand and walk in His Word with our whole heart!
Are you willing to pray, LORD, do in my life whatever brings You glory?
Praying that prayer, is like praying the prayer we often talk about that I have prayed for my children, and my loved ones, and yes, each of you reading this message today!
That prayer is this — LORD, do whatever it takes in our lives to make our hearts completely Yours; don’t leave us alone until our hearts are fully surrendered to You!
Beloved, you see, the LORD uses the hard things in our lives not only to perfect us, and draw us closer to Him, but for His glory!
Waiting is so hard, but waiting with hope makes it so much better!
I wrote the message below a couple of years ago but I want to share it again today, as I see in my own life and family those who feel like their hopes and dreams will never be realized!
Hope deferred, the Word says, makes the heart sick, but when your hope is finally realized, it is a tree of life!
What are you hoping and waiting for? Wait for it beloved — Keep hoping, because you serve a mighty God who has promised to give you the desires of your heart, when you put Him first, and delight in Him!