I will not wish to go into the
history of Valentine’s Day. But I can sense the import of your question. I will
therefore like to share with you my own experiences in this regard. When in our
immediate surroundings fellow human beings are celebrating love, we need not
stand aside and refuse to experience it joyfully. The only thing is that we
should take that opportunity to reflect on the true meaning of love. This
morning for example I thought of the Love of the Almighty that made me come
into being and exist in the first place. For indeed man only came into
existence due to the immeasurable love of God.
One can also survey the help that has come to mankind from the Creator
from age to age. From the time of the Prophets up to the time of Sending Jesus
Who is the Personification of God’s Love. Jesus fulfilled this Love by showing
men the Way back to The Father through His Word of Truth. Man failed to heed
the Word of Jesus and now out of Love, there is on earth today a New Word of
Truth that can save man from the danger of eternal damnation which will be the
reward of all those who have failed to embrace the hand of Love extended from
God to man.
You can then extend this by
thinking of how to give true love also to your neighbor. To extend the Love you have received from the
Almighty to all those who are around you. This does not limit it to only one
special person nor to a particular day but to all who are in contact with you
both far and near and every day. Show them love. A word of encouragement,
considerate behaviour, wise advice, or even a smile can make all the
difference. So we need not be rigid in matters such as this and say: celebrate
Valentine’s Day or don’t. We should
simply ensure that whatever we do at all times is done out of love and never out
of malice or evil intentions. Every day can be filled to the brim with love
pure and simple!
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