I love chocolate cake, but Christ loves the church. Christ did not die upon Calvary's tree because of any pleasure we brought him. It was a conviction that remained. However, when the emotion of love for us ceased, and I am sure it did while being crucified, his decision to go remained. Thus, true commitment and sacrifice for that which he loved.
True love is worth the sacrifice.
The decision remained. Love is moderated and a gentleman. L ove is either true or it is not love at all. Remember those around us who do not know God, really do not know love. They may know an emotion in a relationship, or the fulfillment of a need from a spouse that induces feelings of attachment, but until they know God they have never experienced true love.