“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God, and everyone who loves is born of God. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” 1 John 4:7, 11. (NKJV).
“Teacher, there’s a man at the door.”
He waggled his eyebrows, and held up a large heart-shaped candy box, a fancy red rose perched on top.The eighth-grade science class clapped and hooted, “Teacher has a boyfriend.”
She rolled her lips, then introduced him to the class. He perched on the corner of her desk and leaned forward.
“Can you keep a secret?”
Every chin tipped up and down. “She’s my valentine but not everyone knows--you are among the favored ones.” He then held them captive with one of his escapades while flying his F-86 fighter jet. He answered their questions about his flying, then shook hands with each one. He’d won twenty-three friends in a matter of minutes. And all because of a box of candy.
After he left, she held the box. An assortment of flavors. She looked at her class. An assortment of personalities.
"Hmm.
“How about an experiment?” Groans.
“Who would like a piece of candy to celebrate with me?” All hands shot up.
She opened her treasure and went up and down the isles. Each student chose a piece.
“Before you devour your treat, look at it. Not one is the same.” She paused. “But your candy came from the same box, right? Does that make one better than the other?”
“Milk chocolate is the best,” James said.
She chuckled. “Now look around you. Different people but we make up the science class.”
“Will we get eaten?”
“No." She smiled. "But we can work together to make a difference. What do you say?”
“Like your special valentine?” Ginny said, a twinkle in her eye.
“Absolutely. All in favor, say aye." She blinked at the noise. “The ayes have it.”
The ayes had it, indeed. Who would have thought we could work together because of a box of candy? Thank you, Lord, for Your love and wisdom.
Kingdom Thinking. During times of distress, I choose to remember the Lord Jesus holds His Valentine box out to me. I enjoy his gifts and get to share them. He loves me and promises never to forsake me. Wouldn’t you choose His Love? You won’t regret it.