Scripture
1 John 4:7–8 (ESV)
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
Valentine’s Day is often seen as a celebration of romance.
Flowers, chocolates, cards, and candlelit dinners fill the day. Stores decorate weeks in advance, and people search for the perfect way to express how they feel about someone special.
But long before greeting cards or heart-shaped candy existed, the Bible spoke about love in a much deeper way.
Scripture teaches that love is not something humans invented. Love actually comes from God Himself.
God is the source of love.
Every act of kindness, every sacrifice for another person, every moment where someone chooses patience instead of anger or compassion instead of selfishness reflects something about the character of God.
That means love is not limited to romantic relationships.
It appears in friendships.
It appears in families.
It appears in the quiet moments when someone chooses to care for another person without expecting anything in return.
True love always points back to the One who created it.
And the greatest display of love was not shown through flowers or gifts, but through sacrifice. Jesus gave His life so that we could know God personally and experience His love forever.
Because of that, love is more than a feeling we celebrate once a year.
It becomes something we live out every day.
So while the world celebrates love today, it is worth remembering where love truly begins.
Not with us.
But with God.
Bible Promise
Romans 5:8 (ESV)
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Reflection Questions
- How does understanding God as the source of love change the way we express love to others?
- What is one practical way you can show Christlike love to someone today?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for being the true source of love. Help us reflect Your love in the way we treat others each day. Teach us to care for people with kindness, patience, and humility, remembering that the love we give is a reflection of the love You first showed us. May our lives point people to You, the One from whom all love flows. I give You all honor, all the glory, and all of the praise. It’s in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen & Amen.