Valentine’s Day is upon us: “The holiday of love.” Of course, we’ve been told we must celebrate it with flowers, chocolates, message candy hearts and the ever-perfect Hallmark card! But as Christians, we know that love is so much more than all this. John 13:34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."
The Song of Solomon in the Old Testament is a beautiful love song that gives us an example of God’s plan for marriage. It’s referred to as one of the “Poetry” books of the Bible.
Song of Solomon 8:6-7 6 Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. 7 Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned.
Scripture often refers to the church as the bride of Christ. We are his bride! What a beautiful image. Every marriage takes full commitment from both parties. Christ has shown us that he is fully committed. What about you? Are you fully committed to your relationship with him? Worship Him by loving your perfect bridegroom with all your heart!
I imagine if He gave you a candy heart this Valentine’s Day, it would say, “Be Mine.”
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