Who Was St. Valentine Anyway?

Most people will never ponder that question, especially men. We’re too busy scrambling for romantic ideas. Jay Leno said men like to call February 14 “Extortion Day.” I think it’s nice to be able to set aside a day to be extra-sweet to that one who means so much to us. But have you ever known much of the history of the holiday?

Mark Driscoll has shared a pretty neat article about it that I wanted to pass along – I found the bottom line of it quite sobering. Go ahead and be sweet to your mate – it is a great opportunity to restore some chivalry to our animalistic culture. But also stop and think about a man who gave up his life for his greatest love – Jesus.

Valentine’s sacrifice was no great feat at all compared to the One who would ultimately “lay down his life for His friends.” You are Jesus’ greatest love! Is He yours?

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