During one of the many days that we discussed deep life matters with a friend, she asked me to define ‘love’. In this modern world, love has taken so many faces and meanings, often associated with romantic love. I replied to my friend with a Bible verse, quoting Paul from 1st Corinthians.13
“4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
Yet today, I thought more about the origin and life of love and here is what I have meditated on:
Love was born in the lowliest cot
When Love deserved a king’s court
Love came not to be served
From birth Love was servant hearted
Love was obedient to lay down the crown
To step aside from the throne, for the sake of man
Love didn’t argue, Love was full of trust
Love was very much aware of the Father’s heart
Love grew, in grace and height
Love learnt to speak, read and write
Love’s language was a beautiful sight
Love was humble and meek
Cared for the poor on the street
Hugged the outcast and destitute
Love didn’t have a home
Love dwelled in the hearts of the congregation
Love faced hardship and rejection
But never gave up, love had strong conviction
Love was not afraid
Love confronted the evil and wicked
Yet love was full of compassion
Love renewed the broken hearted
Love was betrayed and denied
As the Father turned His face aside
Love was alone for the first time
Love cried for alternative plan
But knew the deal only Love could suffice
Love chose in the Father’s arms to abide
Love took the lashes
Love faced the shame
Love was rejected
Love had to pay the ultimate price
Love didn’t see the bleed in His hands
Love was still chasing your lost heart
As the thorns pierced through His skull
Love called you by name and said “it is done!”
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