The Bullet of Love: Thoughts from Martin De Haan, Part 2
“I read the Apostle Paul as having been on both sides of life’s fence. He knew what it was to die. He knew what it was to be a victim driven to the edge of despair. Bet he also knew what it meant to be in love … in a deep and rich sense.
For Paul, it was love that made the difference. His enthusiasm for life was not merely to breathe good air, taste good meals, and watch great sunrises as if each might be his last. He knew that when he died his senses would come alive in a place far better than this. What drove Paul was what caused him to say, ‘For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain … nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith’ (Philippians 1:21, 24, 25).
Father, forgive us for wanting to live for any reason other than to love You and to live for the joy of helping those who still need our help.”
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