When a Sword Pierces Your Soul
It seems like humans can’t quite find the words to express suffering. We always reach for a metaphor. How about Simeon’s surprising words to Mary from our Gospel lesson? “A sword will pierce your own soul too.”
It seems like humans can’t quite find the words to express suffering. We always reach for a metaphor. How about Simeon’s surprising words to Mary from our Gospel lesson? “A sword will pierce your own soul too.”
It’s like a well written story. It comes full circle. “In the beginning was the Word…and the Word became flesh.”
God didn’t send us his Son so that we could dress him up and forget about the real world. He sent him to save the world, to save you and me from real problems and real fears. Jesus is a real Savior for a real world.
Are you tired yet? Are you tired of standing in long lines? Are you tired of running from this party and that event?
The nights are longer, the weather is colder, and light is scarce. Welcome to winter. Some say it’s the most wonderful time of the year while others feel a form of December depression.
As followers of Christ, as people who desire for him to be made much of in everything that we do, we need to hear John’s testimony this morning. For as he speaks you’ll realize he doesn’t say, “Look at me.” but “Look at the Light.”
Sometime, silence is the best way to get someone’s attention. It had been more than 400 years since God had spoken to his people through his prophets.
It had become an annual event. A plan would be laid out. A step by step route would be followed. A well-defined list of goals was in hand. Alarms were set.
“Gather round,” he said, “that I may tell you what will happen in the days to come.” Jacob, the grandson of Abraham, the one who wrestled with God, the father of the twelve tribes, Israel himself, was dying.
Power Hour is back for the month of December and gearing up for Christmas. Children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us Friday, December, 15th at 9:00 am for an exciting time full of songs, Bible stories, activities and playtime and some social time for the grown-ups!
Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2310 Independence Lane
Madison, WI 53704