By Sam Brown, Freeport Campus Pastor, Crosspoint Church
Welcome to what is often known as “Love Month”!
February gives us a version of love that is easy to recognize and easy to consume. Think about it—cards, flowers, chocolates, and carefully chosen words, promise affection and devotion. There is nothing wrong with these expressions. In fact, they are reminders that love should be celebrated.
But I think they also raise a deeper question worth pondering:
What happens when love is no longer easy to give or receive?
Most of us grow up believing love is primarily a feeling. But we throw the word around like we double tap social media posts. Have you ever said “I love this shirt!” Or “I just love the color blue”. The word love has been reduced to a phrase to describe more what we like and not the true emotion.
When the feeling is strong, love feels effortless. When the feeling fades, love feels optional. However, scripture presents a very different picture. Biblical love is not rooted in emotion but in commitment. It is not sustained by chemistry but by character.
The Apostle Paul writes that love is patient and kind. That love keeps no record of wrongs. That love always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres. Those words are not poetic exaggerations. They are descriptions of a love that chooses to stay when leaving would be easier.
This kind of love is most clearly seen in Jesus. Jesus did not love humanity because we were lovable. He loved us because love is who He is. He stepped toward broken people, difficult people, wounded people, and even those who would ultimately reject Him. His love was not conditional on response. It was anchored in faithfulness.
That has implications for how we live. Love is not something we fall into and out of. Love is something we practice. It is formed in everyday moments when patience is tested, when forgiveness is costly, and when choosing grace feels undeserved. Love grows strongest not in grand gestures but in quiet faithfulness.
For some, this season may highlight longing. Others may feel disappointment or loss. Some may feel grateful for relationships that feel strong. Wherever you find yourself, the invitation remains the same. Let love be more than a feeling you pursue. Let it be a way of life you embody.
The kind of love that changes the world does not demand perfection. It demands presence. It demands courage. It demands a willingness to keep showing up. That is the love God has shown us, and it is the love we are called to reflect.
So, let me close by asking: are you seeking to reflect the type of love that Christ has shown you? Our world needs it. Our world needs love. Let’s do our best to reflect it!
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