Good Morning Sunshine! There Is Power In The Love Of God!

1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) ~ “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

Romans 5:8 (NIV) ~ “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

People throw the word “love” around like it is nothing, but you need to understand that love is valuable. It is not just a feeling or a passing emotion, it is a sacred gift from God. True love is selfless, pure, and powerful, meant to uplift, heal, and connect you to one another. God Himself is love, and every expression of real love originates from Him. When you recognize love as a divine gift, you begin to cherish it, honor it, and share it in a way that reflects God’s heart.

Let’s look at the meaning of love, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary Love is defined as: Strong affection for another arising out of kinship, personal ties, or attraction (e.g., maternal love, romantic love). Unselfish, loyal, and benevolent concern for the good of another (e.g., the fatherly love of God for humankind). An intense feeling of deep affection (e.g., love for a child, spouse, or friend). The world looks at the natural dictionary and meaning of the word.

But you as a believer in Jesus Christ should look at the Bible’s definition of love can be found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV): “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

Love is God: “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” – 1 John 4:8. God’s love is unconditional (agape love), meaning it is not based on merit but given freely. Love is the greatest commandment (Matthew 22:37-39). Love is eternal and never fails (1 Corinthians 13:8). I know that today is Valentine’s Day, and most people think of love on this day, but there is nothing greater than the love of God. His love is not based on your performance, perfection, or past mistakes, it is unconditional, unshakable, and everlasting.

Before you ever knew Him, He loved you. Before you ever sought Him, He pursued you. His love is not earned; it is freely given through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Romans 5:8). In a world where love often comes with conditions and expectations, God’s love stands apart. It is a love that remains steady even when you fall, a love that welcomes in you and home no matter how far you have wandered (this is only as long as you have breath in your body, and you never know when that will be cut off.) His love is the foundation of our faith and the greatest gift we could ever receive. If you have to choose today, choose Jesus Christ, the only love that never fails.

Love is more than just a word or a feeling; it is an action. This definition of love is not based on fleeting emotions but on commitment, sacrifice, and selflessness. God’s love is the ultimate example of this kind of love. His love is patient with us when you fail, kind when you don’t deserve it, and forgiving even when you continue to fall short. As you receive His love, you must also strive to embody it, by loving God, loving others, and even loving yourself through His Grace.

When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment, He responded with love: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind” and “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37-39). Love is not an option; it is the essence of our calling. The depth of God’s love is beyond human comprehension. Ephesians 3:18-19 tells us that His love is wide, long, high, and deep, so vast that you can spend a lifetime discovering its riches. This love is not merely an emotion; it is an active, life-changing force that transforms you from the inside out. You are not only called to receive this love but to reflect it. The world is longing for love, and you have the privilege of being God’s hands and feet to share it.

Let love be the motivation behind everything you do, love in your words, love in your kindness, love in your patience. Love in the way you give and the way you forgive. Love in how you serve and how you speak. I want you to be so filled with God’s love that it overflows onto everyone around you. At the end of the day, it all comes down to love, love for God, love for people, and love without limits. Because at the heart of it all is this truth: God is love (1 John 4:8).

Let’s Prayer:

Father, I stand in awe of Your unfailing, limitless love. Thank You for loving me before I even knew You. Your love is constant, unwavering, and beyond my understanding. I am grateful that Your love is not based on my perfection but on Your grace. When I struggle to feel loved, remind me of the Cross, the ultimate expression of Your love. When I feel unworthy, whisper to my soul that nothing can separate me from Your love (Romans 8:38-39). Father, help me to love You with all my heart, soul, and mind. Teach me to love like You, to love without conditions, without limits, and without fear. Remove any bitterness, selfishness, or pride that keeps me from loving others fully. Fill me so completely with Your love that it overflows in my words, my actions, and my attitude. Let love be my first response, my greatest priority, and my daily mission. Father give me a heart that sees others the way You see them. Help me to love my family with patience, my friends with kindness, and even my enemies with grace. Let my life be a testimony of love—love in my service, love in my giving, and love in my faith. Lord, I want to be a vessel of Your love, so use me for Your glory. Father help me to live out the true definition of love. When I am impatient, remind me that love is patient. When I am tempted to be unkind, remind me that love is kind. When I feel resentment, remind me that love keeps no record of wrongs. When I am struggling to forgive, remind me of how You have forgiven me. Let my life be an outpouring of the love You have so freely given. Father today, on this Valentine’s Day, February 14. 2025, when the world is focused on romantic love, help me to remember that there is no love greater than Yours. If I must choose today, I choose Jesus, the One who first loved me. Let my heart be fully devoted to You, and may Your love transform me and shine through me each day. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean

Have A Blessed Weekend…