Reflection of the Week - 10th December 2024
A true Christian always affirms life, because God is the God of life, a life stronger than death and . . .
By Henri Nouwen
Posted in Faith
Claiming the Light
I will say to the prisoners, ‘Come out in freedom,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Come into the light.’ They will be my sheep, grazing in green pastures and on hills that were previously bare. (Isaiah 49:9 NLT)
People who have come to know the joy of God do not deny the darkness, but they choose not to live in it. They claim that the light that shines in the darkness can be trusted more than the darkness itself and that a little bit of light can dispel a lot of darkness.
They point each other to flashes of light here and there and remind each other that they reveal the hidden but real presence of God. They discover that there are people who heal each other’s wounds, forgive each other’s offenses, share their possessions, foster the spirit of community, celebrate the gifts they have received, and live in constant anticipation of the full manifestation of God’s glory.
Reference: Henri Nouwen, Claiming the Light - Henri Nouwen.
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