For John W
Funeral Sermon for John W Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 We’ve just heard 1 Corinthians chapter 13: the apostle Paul’s beautiful description of the love that never ends. As for prophecies, as for tongues, as for knowledge, they will come to an end; however, there is no end for the true, faithful love. We do know that some loves come to an end; we do hear about loves that do not last. Under the heavens, all things seem to have their end - and most things do. What love is this that Paul wants us to know? What is this love which is greater than any words that the angels could speak, this love which is superior to any human boast of power, knowledge or wealth? At the end of our life’s journey, what is left undestroyed? What is left is not our body, our bank account, our success or failure, but the love we have received and the love we have given and the countless ripples we made on the life water of the people we loved, the communities we cared for, and our world. This love that last