The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. I will build you up again, and you, Virgin Israel, will be rebuilt. Again you will take up your timbrels and go out to dance with the joyful. Again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria; the farmers will plant them and enjoy their fruit. There will be a day when watchmen cry out on the hills of Ephraim, ‘Come, let us go up to Zion, to the Lord our God.’ ”
—Jeremiah 31:3-6

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Beloved One, Built by Love to Love
By Jennifer Kane

Love is the thread woven into our souls,
the fingerprint of God upon humanity,
formed in His image, bearing His nature,
for He is love.

In the beginning,
He walked with us in the cool of the garden,
intimately near,
His love unbroken until the fall—
yet even then, love lingered,
clothing our shame,
whispering a promise of redemption.

In the fullness of time,
He sent His Son,
love made flesh,
to carry our sorrows,
to bear the cross—
the ultimate sacrifice
to heal the breach,
to satisfy the deepest ache
in the human heart.

The church stands as love’s testimony,
its mark upon us unmistakable:
By this everyone will know you are My disciples,
if you love one another.

Love compels us,
drives us beyond ourselves,
to speak the gospel,
to live as agents of grace,
reflecting the One
whose love transforms.

Humanity’s essence is this—
the capacity to love,
the unyielding need to be loved.
And only the love of Christ,
crimson and eternal,
can fill the hollow spaces,
reshape the shattered image,
and turn us into vessels
pouring love into a broken world.

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Scriptures:

On Valentine’s Day, love letters, chocolates, and flowers are exchanged as tokens of affection. But long before the world celebrated romantic love, God had already written the greatest love letter of all—the Bible. Through His Word, He expresses His deep, unchanging, and sacrificial love for humanity.

From the very beginning, God’s love was evident. He created humanity in His image (Genesis 1:26-27) and breathed life into us (Genesis 2:7). Every sunset, every star, and every gentle breeze speaks of His care. Nature itself declares His majesty and love (Psalm 19:1-2).

Sin separated us from God, but His love never wavered. Instead of leaving us in our brokenness, He made a way for restoration. John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” The cross is the ultimate love letter—written in Christ’s blood, signed with His sacrifice, and sealed with His resurrection.

God’s love is not just a historical fact—it is personal and present. He desires a relationship with us, writing His love on our hearts (2 Corinthians 3:3). Romans 8:38-39 assures us that “nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” His love is not based on what we do but on who He is—faithful, merciful, and unchanging.

As recipients of His love, we are called to share it with others. Jesus commands in John 13:34-35, “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” True love is not just words but actions—caring for the lonely, forgiving the hurt, and sharing the gospel.

Have you embraced God’s love letter to you? Take time today to read passages that remind you of His love (Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:9-10).

Who in your life needs to experience God’s love? Consider reaching out with an act of kindness, a note of encouragement, or a prayer.

Write a love letter back to God, expressing your gratitude and commitment to walk in His love.

This Valentine’s Day, may we remember that the greatest love story ever written is not found in poems or romance novels but in the pages of Scripture—God’s eternal love letter to us.

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Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me with an everlasting love. Your Word is a beautiful reminder of Your faithfulness, grace, and sacrifice. Help me to rest in Your love and share it with others today. Let my life be a reflection of the love You have so freely given. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

February 14 2025