Finding YOUR True Valentine

Happy Valentine!

This was the spirit that held sway all through yesterday. Indeed, the red culture was palpably pulsing through the air yesterday.

I stay in the professorial quarters that I share with other professors on sabbatical at Uniben, where I am currently on one year sabbatical. The men all travelled. I believe it is to see their families and be with their partners. Even though two of them claimed it is because the students are now on break; the question is why yesterday! Smiles. The third person usually goes for weekend from Friday. So, there is no suspicious about his.

Before you get carried away, my husband came since Wednesday, to be with me for Valentine celebration! Laughs. It is an annual ritual for us for some time now.

But the crux of this post is this question: Who should be your true Valentine? Is it just your spouse or partner?

Indeed, the expectation is that whoever you are in a relationship with at this time should be your Valentine. However, what really is the story behind the celebration of love on 14 February every year? Why is it such a big deal? We will come into that at a later date. The focus of this post is to ask you if you are really in a relationship with the best Valentine that you should have?

I want you to reflect on the kind of love that is based on a gift that is given out of sacrifice and not for selfish and self-centred expectation of reward. Reflect on this scripture, John 15:13 —

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

This should be a basic guide to your choice of a Valentine.

However, do you know that this love started from John 3:16? Let’s read what it says:

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. John 3:16

God gave His Son who laid down His life to demonstrate His love for you. You see, all this love are practically demonstrated through sacrifice. This is the true spirit of Love. Any love that is based on ‘I give you so you can give in return’ is still for the benefit of the giver alone. True love is based on receiving you despite your unworthy and undeserving self. This is why when those that have truly reflected on this unconditional love and accepted it tend to follow Jesus Christ, the source of this sort of love, so hard that it appears as if they are mad.

Think about it. If someone proposes this sort of love to you, is it not greater madness to turn it down? Revelation 3:20 says that He is at the door of your heart, knocking right now.

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Rev 3:20

But will you open for Him to come in and be your true Valentine love?

Girls and guys, the ball is now in your court. What will you do with this information?

If you will like to get in touch with this unconditional love, He is right there with you. Just go on your knees and tell Him that you accept His love.

Tell Him:

Lord Jesus, I repent of my sins and accept your sacrifice of love on the cross of Calvary. Accept me as yours today.

He is going to embrace you and take you into His heart.

For more help to grow in that love, just comment on this post and we will reply you to guide you on how to grow in your new found love.

God bless you!

Lara Authe