Because of Love

G.H. Chen – Houston, Texas, USA

Because of love, Abraham stood and pleaded before the Lord on behalf of Lot
and the people in the city of Sodom (Gen 18:19-33).

Because of love, Joseph tearfully kissed and forgave his brothers,
who sold him to Egypt (Gen 45:1-5).

Because of love, Ruth faithfully assured her mother-in-law,
”If anything but death parts you and me” (Ruth 1:15-18).

Because of love, Queen Esther had the courage to say,
”If I perish, I perish” (Est 4:13-17).

Because of love, Mary broke the flask
and poured costly alabaster on Jesus’ feet (Mk 14:3-9).

Because of love, our Lord Jesus Christ carried the cross
all the way to Golgotha (Mt 27:27-37).

Because of love,
Paul counted everything as rubbish (Phil 3:8).

Because of love,
what are you going to do?