Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TO BE LOVED IS A GREAT FEELING!
Today is the day many companies make a lot of money. Why? L-O-V-E--valentines, candy, presents, dinner, card, etc.
The history of Valentine's Day is not totally clear, however, most accounts stem from Claudis II who executed two men named Valentine or Valentinus in February but in different years.
One account says that Claudis II thought that single men made better soldiers (warriors) and therefore outlawed marriage for young men. Valentinus saw the injustice of this decree and, as a priest continued to marry young people in secret. When this was found out Claudis II took action and had him jailed, then killed.
One theory is that while Valentinus was in prison he fell in love with the jailers daughter who came to visit him and before his death he sent her a letter and signed it "From your Valentinus" or 'from your Valentine'; which makes a great love story.
How great a love we much have for our spouse, family, friends, and neighbors. It has been said 'no greater love than for a man to give his life for another'; which leads me to john 3:16 and Romans 5:8.
Romans 5:8 "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
And of course, John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."
Valentine's Day, a time for a heart review or possibly a "heart" transplant. Take time today to tell someone how much you love them and that God loves them even more, giving his own Son just for you, me, everyone!!! Thanks for reading. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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