"He found himself standing on the corner of life."
That was the scene-setting phrase a teacher-friend in Poland used while telling the story of someone whose life had spiraled downward towards a very painful precipice.
The story didn't end there.
Things actually got better from there.
The view from a place of desperation can also be a place of discovery.
It worked out that way for George Bailey.
Coming to the end of ourselves can open the door for someone else to intervene on our behalf.
When we are lost.
When we can not find a way through.
When we are suffering.
We're really more fragile than we look.
Even when we're physically strong.
Or financially strong.
Or at the peak of our career.
We can break.
"For this, we have Jesus."
A few days ago, Dan heard that his father had to be taken to the hospital.
It was only a short time ago that the family was all together in a much more
celebrative environment.
But yesterday the family was gathering again.
Seeking peace and leaning on each other.
Holding hands together.
Through tears.
"For this, we have Jesus."
She texted us a couple weeks ago to let us know that doctors had discovered
something concerning.
Days went by in waiting.
Finally some news that wasn't altogether joyous, but still hopeful.
Yet, in the middle of that tension too, I was reminded,
"For this, we have Jesus."
I can't not say it.
Even though it sounds so trite....still...
This is the message of the season.
God knows us in spite of all of our disguises.
In spite of our veneer.
In spite of our earthly successes.
He knew that we would need more.
He knew that we need his presence.
To catch us when we fall.
To show us a new way to see life.
"For this...he brought to us....Jesus."
No comments:
Post a Comment