Date: Saturday, 14th February, 2026
Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4–7
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
On a day when the world celebrates love, we are reminded of a love far deeper than romance. Scripture says, “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up” (1 Corinthians 13:4). God’s kind of love is patient, selfless, and rooted in sacrifice rather than emotion.
What many describe as love today is often merely lust. Lust is driven by pleasure, rooted in carnality, and centered on self-gratification rather than genuine commitment.
True love reflects the character of Christ. It gives without demanding, forgives without keeping score, and remains steady even when feelings fluctuate. The love of God is not seasonal; it is sacrificial, covenantal, faithful, and enduring.
Valentine’s Day is not only for expressing affection to people, but also for examining the quality of our love. Are we loving for public approval or are we loving as Christ loved us? When God’s love fills the heart, relationships become healthier and motives become purer.
A heart anchored in divine love shines brighter than any public display of affection. When we love God first, we learn how to love others rightly. The greatest gift we can offer anyone is a life shaped by Christ-like love.
Prayer Nugget: Lord, fill my heart with your pure and selfless love. Teach me to love others as you have loved me in Jesus’ name.
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