Pastor Harry’s Thoughts for February

Dear Church Family, 

February is here, a month that makes many of us think about love and relationships. With Valentine’s Day on the calendar, our focus often turns to chocolates, flowers, and cards, but God’s Word points us to a love that is much greater than all of this. A love that is eternal, sacrificial, and perfect. 

The Bible reminds us that love begins with God. As 1 John 4:19 says, “We love because He first loved us.” God’s love is the foundation of all love—a love that seeks our good, even when we fall short, and one that offers forgiveness and grace. This month, let me encourage you to take time to reflect on how God’s love has been poured out in your life and how you can share that love with others. 

Jesus gave us a simple, yet powerful command in John 13:34-35: “Love one another as I have loved you, so you must love one another.” When we show kindness, offer forgiveness, and try to bless others, we reflect the love of Christ in a way that people can see and feel. And as James 2:17 reminds us, “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” It’s a reminder that living out our faith through love can transform not just our lives, but also the lives of those around us. 

February reminds us of God’s faithfulness to us. Lamentations 3:22-23 so beautifully paints this picture for us when it says, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” God’s love is unwavering, constant, and reliable. Even in seasons of difficulty, His compassion sustains us. As we experience His faithfulness, we are called to reflect it in our relationships, demonstrating patience, forgiveness, and steadfast care for those around us. 

Why not take time this month to show God’s love in practical ways? Check on someone who might be feeling lonely, let go of an old grudge, or spend time thanking God for His love and asking Him to help you pass it on. It is often the small things that can have the biggest impact, reminding others that they matter—not just to us, but to God, too. 

Love is a gift that grows when it’s shared. When we let God’s love flow through us, we can be a source of light and hope in our community. May I offer to you to spend your time this month focusing on the love that binds us together as believers and to share it with a world that desperately needs to see it. Whether it’s through a kind word, a helping hand, or simply being present for someone, we have the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus. 

As we journey through February, together, we can commit to embodying Christ’s love every day, not just on Valentine’s. Let us be a church that shines the light of God’s love into a world that desperately needs it.  

Remember, we are His hands and feet, and through us, His love can touch hearts and transform lives. 

 

Grace and Peace to you all,
Pastor Harry & Jennifer