30 Dec 2011
Advent Devotionals: John’s Testimony
John’s Testimony
John 1:29-34
Despite all intention, my mind loops continuously back to an unorthodox exegesis of these verses. I cannot help but tilt with my spiritual struggle in a secular world. The juxtaposition of this scripture with my reading of an essay about “The Fourfold” (earth, sky, divinities, and mortals) left me no choice in my response.
Our role in the world is to dwell properly. To do so ensures the preservation of the delicate balance of the four: earth, sky, divinities, and mortals. We best approach preserving this balance with our sacred rituals–rituals that become more powerful when observed by a community “re-enchanting a disenchanted world.” In these actions we lift light back toward heaven.
PRAYER: Dear God, you gave us the light of love, compassion, and hope. May we use those gifts to bring balance and light in our daily lives and as we practice our rituals as a community–baptisms, caring for the homeless, striving for peace and justice, creating music, sharing meals, and caring for each other. Amen.
Karl and Fran Mohr