Why did God make flowers?
I think to simply bless us—because He loves us. On Valentine’s Day we celebrate love with roses, the flower of love.
Have you ever looked at a rose? I mean really looked? The perfection of the petals, its delicate folds, the colors, the fragrance—all reveal the awesomeness of our Creator.
Yet when you pick up a rose, you must be careful. The stem has thorns!
Perhaps roses portray human love—beautiful, wondrous—yet imperfect. Love can hurt, pricking us with disappointment and heartache.
But God’s love is like a rose without thorns.
He demonstrated His greatest love for us through the life of His Son. His love now fills our hearts so we might share it with others.
“For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.” (Romans 5:5)
Why do we still at times feel unworthy of His love? Try to make ourselves into something different or better to deserve His love? Work harder to earn His love?
How would it affect our lives if we truly believed God loves us, all the time?
The truth is, He loves us not because of who we are or what we do, but because He is love.
You and I must simply accept it, and enjoy it.
Relish the roses today.
God’s perfect, beautiful, infinite love . . . a rose without thorns.
Copyright © 2016 Cheryl Elton
Sarah Lynn PHillips says
Beautiful photo and beautiful thoughts. God loves us. That makes all the difference, especially since I’m alone for the first time this Feb 14th. Thanks, Cheryl.
Cheryl Elton says
Much love to you, Sarah – from God, and me!
Lisa Tomarelli says
Hi Cheryl! Thanks for this reminder. It is still difficult to receive such unconditional love, but I thank God for it every day. He overwhelms me with it when I recognize it’s His love I am experiencing.
Cheryl Elton says
God bless you, Lisa! Thanks for sharing.