Out of the Bloo

"Sainthood lies in the habit of referring the smallest actions to God."

- C.S. Lewis

Friday, December 14, 2007

Posted by Bill @ 7:29 pm CST
Filed under: Christmas, Meditations

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses . . . - Hebrews 4:15a

Today my own weakness and inability to fix what ails me and those around me is at the forefront of my mind. I need deliverance and the hope of the Savior.

I always need His rescue. Always have. It's just that I don't always realize it.

Today I do.

Below is the final portion of the iMonk's latest Advent post. I'm formatting it below like the poetry that it is (and, of course, you should go read the whole thing).

The Mood of Advent: We All Need A Savior
When the day dawns
let us all receive him

We go to the manger and worship
We give to him our gifts
We take his light to the poor

Until then, we are the poor
the weak
the blind
the lonely
the guilty
and the desperate

We light candles
because we who are in darkness
are in need
of a great light

We need a savior

So we wait amidst the ruins
we protect the lights we hold
in hope

We sing to one who is coming
We look and wonder
We pray for his star to take us
once again
to the miracle

Come, Lord Jesus.

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Comments on "Weak, and needing deliverance":

1. Brian in Fresno - 12/15/2007 12:40 pm CST

Thanks, Bill, I needed this today. I need it everyday.

2. Bob - 12/16/2007 9:59 am CST

I had read Imonk's post first and like you I was greatly blessed. But your formatting his words as poetry has made them "stand out" with even greater brightness (like a candle in the darkness). Thanks you so much.

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