Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Watch For The Light: Readings For Advent And Christmas:From: Take Your Vitamin Z
We have become so accustomed to the idea of divine love and of God’s coming at Christmas that we no longer feel the shiver of fear that God’s coming should arouse in us. We are indifferent to the message, taking only the pleasant and agreeable out of it and forgetting the serious aspect, that the God of the world draws near to the people of our little earth and lays claim to us. The coming of God is truly not only glad tidings, but first of all frightening news for everyone who has a conscience.
(HT: James Grant)
This blog compiles some notes and observations from one average guy's journey of life, faith and thought, along with some harvests from my reading (both on-line and in print). Learning to follow Jesus is a journey; come join me on the never-ending adventure!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Glad and Frightening Tidings
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Christmas,
Incarnation,
Jesus
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