Paul the apostle in love

The Secret of Our Power to Love

Legend has it that a wealthy merchant traveling through the Mediterranean

world looking for the distinguished Pharisee, Paul, encountered Timothy,

who arranged a visit. Paul was, at the time, a prisoner in Rome. Stepping

inside the cell, the merchant was surprised to find a rather old man,

physically frail, but whose serenity and magnetism challenged the visitor.

They talked for hours. Finally the merchant left with Paul's blessing.

Outside the prison, the concerned man inquired, "What is the secret of

this man's power? I have never seen anything like it before."

Did you not guess?" replied Timothy. "Paul is in love."

The merchant looked bewildered. "In Love?"

"Yes," the missionary answered, "Paul is in love with Jesus Christ."

The merchant looked even more bewildered. "Is that all?"

Smiling, Timothy replied, "Sir, that is everything."