Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Learning Submission During Advent

"Jesus' life began in a stable and ended on the cross between two criminals. His apostle Paul said he wanted to proclaim nothing but this crucified Christ. We, too, have nothing to hold on to execpt this Christ. We must ask ourselves again and again: Are we willing to go His way, from the stable to the cross? As disciples we are not promised comfortable and good times. Jesus says we must deny ourselves and suffer with Him and for Him. that is the only way to follow Him, but behind it all lies the glory of life, the glowing love of God, which is so much greater than our hearts and our lives."

J. Heinrich Arnold