A gift to give

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 A Gift to give

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John.3.16

Today is the popular valentine's day,  being celebrated across the globe by lovers - married and unmarried. A day of sharing love by writting and giving gifts. While the day was dedicated to a selfless commitment of a matyred priest to love and marriage blessing at a time it was prohibited, I am not sure if anything being celebrated this day is the same with the course for which valentine died. He believed so much in love and marriage that he sacrificed himself in its defence,  Just like Christ gave Himself out of love for the world to be saved. Is the relationship you're celebrating today founded on true love, purity and godliness or mere infatuation and lust? What are you giving or sacrificing for your marriage and relationship to succeed and yeild the fruits of righteousness and peace?o

God gave His best to humanity when He gave His only begotten Son, and He gave His all when He gave His Holy Spirit to help us overcome our weaknesses and sin. We have life through His breath in us, and daily, he loads us with benefits beyond measure.  If God had shown us love by giving,  what are you giving in return?  God expects us to follow His example by giving ourselves in Love both to Him and also to our fellow men. 

Before you judge your spouse or partners about their contributions in a relationship, check yourself first, what are you bringing to the table? Love or Stress? Relationship is not one sided. It is  a two way affair don't be the liability.  It is better to give than to recieve, givers never lack,  the hands that gives is always on top. Prov. 28:27. Like Paul said in Acts.20.35 - "I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."'

The best way to go at this challenging time is for each and everyone to ask ourselves what we're going to contribute for the growth and development of our homes, society,  nation and the world at large.  We need one another to survive this challenging time. We should complain less about our expectations from our partners or leaders both political and religious.  Let's all think more about what we can do rather than what we want. The love of God is more about what you give than what you receive. Let those who are more previleged help the less privileged in whatever way they can. And when you do, do it in love as unto God who is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 

"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you." Luke.6.38

Do not use your valentine for just romance or lustful celebrations. Rather build a healthy marriage and relationship,  reach out to families and love ones, do not forget the needy and the helpless,  the orphans,  poor widows, the sick and the homeless. Love is a gift to give!  Spread it!

Further Readings:  Psalm 112; Matt. 19:16-26; 1 John 4:7-21.

Prayers:

Gracious Father of love, help us to know You more in love and extends that to everyone around us. Teach us to give more than receiving and above all make us builders of destinies through our giving and not destroyers. We ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.