unconditional love...

The first thing that comes to my mind whenever I read lines from ancient famous love prose and poetry, is the thornbird.
This simple bird sings a wonderful song only once in its lifetime- before it dies.

When the bird has decided to sing its song, it chooses the best tree and its highest branch and sings its song as beautifully as it can until it breathes its last.

The priests are the second thing that comes to my mind. They could easily choose the married life. They could get employed or probably earn millions. But because of their love for God, they choose to serve Him and no one or nothing else.
They surrender themselves to God by obeying His laws as directed by their superiors.

The third that enters my mind is Jesus Christ. Jesus was like the thornbird with only one song to sing- the song of His love and life. It was the power of love that made Him offer Himself for our salvation. Jesus was ready to sing His song of love and lay down His life for His friends from the start to the end.

The thornbird may miss the chance to sing its song if it gets shot. The priest may choose another path, a married life. But Jesus will never forsake His people as He is always ready to die for them.

Bless us all!