Paul was consumed by love and desire for Christ! His most ardent passion in his pre-saved life was replaced by a deep longing for Christ in his new life as a Christian. He was the original "Jesus Freak." Everything in Paul's life related to Christ; every decision, every value, every issue, and every consideration all found meaning and significance in relationship to the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Through the writing and example of Paul, each of us Christians is called by God to a deeper, richer, and more authentic love for Christ. And the more we love Christ, the more the love of Christ will shine through us to others. This is the need of the hour: Christians must fall more and more in love with Jesus, showing this love and passion in their lives.