Love

Love is a curious thing - requiring nothing lest than absolutely everything we have to give. And after we have been wrung completely out, a little more is required. That is why we desperately need Christ in order to love as God commands. 1 Corinthians 13 is a pretty steep fence to climb when it comes to love. This is what the Living Translation says . . .

Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. It is not irritable or touchy. It does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong. It is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out. If you love someone you will be loyal to him no matter what the cost. You will always believe in him, always expect the best of him, and always stand your ground in defending him. All the special gifts and powers from God will someday come to an end, but love goes on forever.

As God calls me more and more into fellowship with Him, love seems to be crowding everything else out. If God's greatest command is to love, then there is not really room for much else.