The essence of sainthood...
The essence of sainthood, our text makes clear, is love. Not how much we love, but that God loves saints into being his children. Good parents love their children into decent, law-abiding, productive citizens. And so it is no surprise that God's love should have this impact on us, his children. An anonymous quotation on the internet well expresses these sentiments: "Falling in love is one of the most exhilarating and life-altering experiences. It can change your entire perspective on life. It can consume you and erase all your troubles."