Today’s topic is “In the Midst of Our Dark World,” and Nouwen is asking us to think about small signs of God’s power, not big ones: “The work of our salvation takes place in the midst of a world that continues to shout, scream, and overwhelm us with its claims and promises.”
Have you seen any small signs of God’s power or presence in your life today?
I like the imagery in the verse from Isaiah about the shoot coming out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch coming out of his roots. It seems to put into perspective the idea of generations, that we’re not just stagnant but that we’re going somewhere. And maybe a few bad days or months with one of our children won’t impede our growth.
Thoughts?
The Advent readalong is using the book Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J.M. Nouwen. Every day through January 5. Hop in any time.