Jesus Christ is our Valentine

Today is Valentine’s Day. A day for the flower and card sellers, and chocolate makers to make a killing. A few years ago my son asked the question, “So where did all this hearty and chocolately stuff come from on Valentine’s Day?” Good Question. Valentine’s Day is supposed to celebrate love. I celebrate Valentine’s Day. I have had the same Valentine for 28 years now.

The greatest Valentine was the One given, some 2000 years ago. Jesus Christ gave up His life for all mankind that we might have life and life more abundantly.

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they might have life, and have it abundantly,” John 10:10

Jesus Christ didn’t give us flowers and “hearty” chocolates. He gave us His life. He gave up everything in order to sacrifice Himself for our sins. He left the majesty of heaven. He emptied Himself. He came to earth as a helpless baby, to grow up in this world, for the sole purpose of dying on a crude, wooden cross, nails hammered into His hands and feet. He gave up His dignity. He was God Himself, hanging on that cross. He was alone, naked, dying an agonizing death. He was thirsty and they gave Him vinegar to drink. Jesus Christ gave Himself because He loved us.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him will not perish, but have everlasting life,” John 3:16.

Jesus Christ is our greatest Valentine. If you find yourself alone on Valentine’s day, just remember Jesus Christ loves you. He loves you so much that He gave up His life that you might have life and have it abundantly.

Here’s a favorite article about our ultimate Valentine.