The best of all wishes by Gary Rose

I know, it is just a group of cartoon characters, but they ARE smiling and the message in the picture is as good as it gets. Once you get past the "cuteness factor" and think about that message, things get even better. God wishes the very best for you and wants to bless you.

Consider the following passages...

Luke, Chapter 2 (WEB)

 ¹ Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.  ² This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.  ³ All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.  ⁴ Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;  ⁵ to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant. 

  ⁶  While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.  ⁷ She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.  ⁸ There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.  ⁹ Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  ¹⁰ The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.  ¹¹ For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.  ¹² This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”  ¹³ Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying, 
  ¹⁴ “Glory to God in the highest,
on earth peace, good will toward men.”  (emphasis added, vs. 14)

AND

Matthew, Chapter 5 (WEB)

 ¹ Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him.  ² He opened his mouth and taught them, saying, 
  ³  “Blessed are the poor in spirit, 
for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
  ⁴  Blessed are those who mourn, 
for they shall be comforted.
  ⁵  Blessed are the gentle, 
for they shall inherit the earth.

⁶  Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, 
for they shall be filled. 
  ⁷  Blessed are the merciful, 
for they shall obtain mercy. 
  ⁸  Blessed are the pure in heart, 
for they shall see God. 
  ⁹  Blessed are the peacemakers, 
for they shall be called children of God. 
¹⁰  Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, 
for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. 

  ¹¹  “Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.   ¹²  Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (note the emphasis I have added to the word Blessed, above)

Peace, goodwill and being "Blessed", really BLESSED; these are GOD's desire for you! Even better, God made a way for it to happen. Remember, Jesus died on the cross for our sins!!! Now, there is a Valentine's day wish that is really worth remembering!!! You might say: This is the best of a wishes!!!