Being called to love is much different than loving others on our own conditions. A calling is a mission to accomplish, a passion to fulfill. A calling is a divine assignment.
God guarantees us success at this calling because He fully gave His love and power to fulfill it. Jesus was God’s Valentine to us – “I have loved you with an everlasting love; so send I you.” To the extent that we have received God’s love we will be able to give it to others.
As Jesus showed acceptance, mercy, grace and forgiveness to those he ministered to, He was expressing His divine love. He is our example of how to love. Love the unacceptable, the one who can give nothing in return, the one who has wronged you. “Love as I have loved you.”
“Love people on their terms, their time and their turf.” Jess admonishes us.
That’s not so easy. Who is the next person God calling us to love?
Lord, make us your valentine to those in our community.
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