What are you doing for Valentine's?

Golly! (Wait, do people still say that?)
Anyways, it's Valentine's day in less than two weeks!! I get to eat chocolate and not feel guilty.
On a more serious note though, what exactly is the point of Valentine's?

 For the benefit of those that do not know the supposed history of Valentine's Day, it is said that this day was named in honor of a Christian saint, St. Valentine. He fought against persecution and preached the gospel. Centuries later, Geoffrey Chaucer set this day apart for the purpose of expressing romantic love in the Roman empire.
This comes as no surprise to me because even in today's world, almost all Christian holidays lose their true meaning. It's been replaced by those that are marketing and selling products or those that just want a day where you can eat lots of food and smile at the stranger at Macy's for no just reason... (that used to be me, by the way). After these Christian holidays, everything goes back to normal. We never even wonder about their true meaning.

So what's my point?
Well, what are you doing this valentine's season?

For some of us, we are deciding to remain faithful to our husbands/wives (in my case, future husband).
For some of us, we have faith that our current significant others will turn around for the better.
For some of us, we are hopeful for a ring by spring.
For some of us, we just eat and stay happy!
For some of us, we Love!

"And now, these three remain: Faith, Hope and Love. But the greatest of these is Love."
~ 1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV, The Bible

I pondered on this verse for three solid days. What exactly was Paul telling the Corinthians? I mean everyone knows love is of utmost importance. Faith and hope can't compare right? Big deal!

Let me make an attempt to explain what he meant.

First, Hebrews 11:6 puts it to us as Christians, that without faith it is impossible to please God. Surely, that's true because without faith, you would not even believe in God. I mean, faith is what keeps us going.
Secondly, during Job's trial period, his friend tells him he will be secure because there is hope. So we know that hope in God, gives us security and something to look forward to (unfathomable peace).
Lastly, we know from multiple verses that love covers our sins, imperfections and fears.

In faith, we believe and know that everything works together for our good. For those living in faith as I mentioned earlier, your results are going to be worthwhile because your faith pleases God who grants you everything above all you can ask or think.
In hope, we are convinced of our security in God. We know Christ in us is our hope of glory. For those of us living in hope this season, do not fret for your security is in God, the Creator of the Universe.
In love,we surpass faith and hope because now, we are not even thinking of ourselves. We are just loving others. We have come to the knowledge that love (agape) is the perfection of God's will in us. For in love, hope, faith and so much more exist.

Love is patient
Love is kind
Love is just
Love is truthful
Love endures
love has faith
Love is hopeful
Love perseveres
Love is unconditional

So that's what Paul was telling us, just love God and one another and you don't have to worry about a thing. Christ said ALL THINGS ARE YOURS!!!!

For those of us living in love, we partake in God's mission and love those who we think do not deserve chocolates or flowers. We love them because God loved us first. So what are you doing this valentine's?
Are you loving? I am!

See you tomorrow!
Or will I?