February 2026
I’ve always liked February. Even in the middle of winter, there are small hints that change is on the way. After weeks of cold and quiet, snowy days, the hope of warmer weather feels like a gift. February reminds us that seasons do change, even if it doesn’t feel like it yet.
A lot of people see February as the month of love because of Valentine’s Day. While it’s good to celebrate love, Scripture points us to something deeper: love starts with God, not us. “We love Him because He first loved us.” As we spend time with Christ, His love shapes us. It shows in our patience, kindness, how we care for each other, and often in ways we don’t notice right away.
February can also feel quiet and heavy. The excitement of the new year has faded, winter is still here, and life goes back to its usual routines. For many, this season can feel tiring or even discouraging. That’s why I think February is a good time to talk about staying close to Jesus.
Jesus says clearly, “Abide in Me… for without Me you can do nothing.” Abiding isn’t about doing more, trying harder, or keeping busy. To abide is to stay connected and close. To abide in Christ means living our relationship with Christ, not just doing things for Him.
When we stay close to Christ, spiritual growth happens naturally. A branch doesn’t work hard to make fruit; it just stays connected to the vine. In the same way, when we stay close to Jesus through prayer, reading Scripture, and worship, God gently shapes our hearts, our attitudes, and how we treat each other.
This month, I encourage you to slow down a bit. Make time to listen for God’s voice. Open your Bible not just to read, but to hear from the Lord. Pray honestly, bringing your joys, worries, and even your tiredness to Him. Stay close to the Vine. When we do, God promises to work faithfully in us and through us.
Thank you for being a faithful church family. It is a joy to serve as your pastor, and I am grateful for how you love the Lord and care for each other. My prayer is that February will be a month when we simply and intentionally stay close to Jesus.
Bro. Bud
A lot of people see February as the month of love because of Valentine’s Day. While it’s good to celebrate love, Scripture points us to something deeper: love starts with God, not us. “We love Him because He first loved us.” As we spend time with Christ, His love shapes us. It shows in our patience, kindness, how we care for each other, and often in ways we don’t notice right away.
February can also feel quiet and heavy. The excitement of the new year has faded, winter is still here, and life goes back to its usual routines. For many, this season can feel tiring or even discouraging. That’s why I think February is a good time to talk about staying close to Jesus.
Jesus says clearly, “Abide in Me… for without Me you can do nothing.” Abiding isn’t about doing more, trying harder, or keeping busy. To abide is to stay connected and close. To abide in Christ means living our relationship with Christ, not just doing things for Him.
When we stay close to Christ, spiritual growth happens naturally. A branch doesn’t work hard to make fruit; it just stays connected to the vine. In the same way, when we stay close to Jesus through prayer, reading Scripture, and worship, God gently shapes our hearts, our attitudes, and how we treat each other.
This month, I encourage you to slow down a bit. Make time to listen for God’s voice. Open your Bible not just to read, but to hear from the Lord. Pray honestly, bringing your joys, worries, and even your tiredness to Him. Stay close to the Vine. When we do, God promises to work faithfully in us and through us.
Thank you for being a faithful church family. It is a joy to serve as your pastor, and I am grateful for how you love the Lord and care for each other. My prayer is that February will be a month when we simply and intentionally stay close to Jesus.
Bro. Bud
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