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It is with immense joy that I welcome you all to the month of February. I pray that this new month ushers in greater goodness for us in Jesus' name.
In this month, may we experience His love like never before and always be ambassadors of God's unconditional love.
The month of February has been dedicated to celebrating love, which is believed to have been personified by St. Valentine. He was a 3rd-century Christian priest or bishop (historians remain divided) who was said to have been martyred for performing secret weddings. In Ancient Rome, February 14 was set apart as the Feast of St. Valentine in AD 496 to honor him.The feast was rooted in the pagan rituals of Lupercalia, a festival marked by violence, nudity, animal sacrifices, and uninhibited sexuality. The result?  Sensuality is paraded today as the pinnacle of love, while Christ's love—rooted in commitment, sacrifice, and holiness—fades from view.
This isn't mere historical coincidence. The enemy has long possessed a knack for counterfeiting God's designs, distorting divine truths to suit worldly agendas.
Notwithstanding the controversy surrounding this subject, there's nothing wrong in celebrating love because God is love. God's word says:(1 John 4:7-9NIV)
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.”
Jesus Christ remains the epitome of love, not Valentine, Peter, Paul, nor any other disciples who also were martyred for their beliefs. Jesus did not only die for our sins, He also rose from the dead because He was God in human form and had power over death. 

As we journey through this month, I encourage everyone to spread genuine love and remember that love conquers all. Love is the most powerful force in the universe. It is the very nature of God (1 John 4:8) and the greatest commandment given to us (Matthew 22:37-39). Despite trials, suffering, and even death, love has the power to overcome every obstacle. Let's explore the biblical truth that love conquers all—in our relationship with God, in our dealings with others, and in our response to life's challenges.

1. Love Conquers Fear and Doubt
"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." (1 John 4:8)
Fear often paralyzes us—fear of failure, rejection, the future, or even God's judgement. But the Bible assures us that love overcomes fear. When we know we are deeply loved by God, we can face life with confidence.

2. Love Conquers the Power of the Enemy
"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:21)
The enemy seeks to destroy through lies, division, and sin, but love is a weapon that dismantles his schemes. Jesus defeated Satan not with violence, but with sacrificial love. We, too, are called to resist evil through love—by forgiving, serving, and showing kindness even when it is undeserved.

3. Love Conquers Sin and Death
"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:37-39)
Sin entered the world through Adam (Romans 5:12), bringing death and separation from God. But through Jesus Christ, love conquered sin and death. John 3:16 tells us that God's love led Him to send His Son, and through His sacrifice, we are set free. The love of Christ demonstrated on the cross defeated the power of sin and death, securing eternal victory for those who believe.

4. Love Conquers Hatred and Division
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." (1 Cor. 13:4-8)
We live in a world filled with division—racial, political, social, and personal conflicts. However, love has the power to overcome hatred and bring unity. Jesus commanded us to love even our enemies (Matthew 5:44), and He demonstrated this by forgiving those who crucified Him (Luke 23:34).

5. Love Conquers Through Sacrifice
"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." (John 15:13)
True love is sacrificial. Jesus' death on the cross was the ultimate expression of love. As followers of Christ, we are called to love sacrificially—putting others before ourselves and serving without expecting anything in return.
In conclusion, love is the key to victory in all areas of life. It conquers sin, hatred, fear and even death. As we embrace God's love and share it with others, we will walk in His power and triumph in this month and forever in Jesus' name.
Wishing you a very LOVELY month ahead!

Dr. A.B. Oyeyemi