Valentine's for Singles - Pt 3

I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:10-13 ESV).

The wonderful truth of Scripture is that we are never alone. Real fulfillment comes to us when we recognize that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. Only Christ can fill the emptiest hearts, the loneliest moments, and the saddest days. He understands them all (cf. Hebrews 4:15-16). He loves each of his children (cf. Jeremiah 31:3). He promises to fulfill all of our needs (cf. Philippians 4:19). We may feel like we need a boyfriend or girlfriend. We may feel like we need the special intimacy and companionship only a spouse can provide. We may feel like we need sex. Again, these are legitimate longings. But even if God does not satisfy these specific desires right now, he does promise his comfort and support during the pain of waiting (cf. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Leaning on his strength, we can carry on (v. 13). And we can do more than that — we can live full, satisfied, truly joyful lives (cf. Psalms 16:11). Instead of using the season of singleness as a time to mope and bemoan your loneliness, you can use it to chase after your Creator, pursuing a deeper, more satisfying, more glorifying relationship with him every day. It is true that God created marriage and sex for us to enjoy, but he did not create us for enjoying marriage and sex, ultimately. He created us to enjoy him, in whatever circumstances (v. 11) — singleness cannot get in the way of God’s promise of full joy in him (cf. Psalm 16:11). Instead of marking our calendars for an annual day of mourning while the world revels in mutual love, we can mark our calendars to celebrate the special relationship we have with our Father in heaven, who lovingly looks on us and showers us with his glorious blessings and assures us that we are never alone. Make this Valentines’ Day such a day in your life, whether you’re single or not. Intentionally dwell on the provision of God’s love proven and provided for you in the work of God’s grace on your behalf through the cross.