The focus of these devotions is Walter Wink’s book “The Human Being” and a section dealing with the vision of the Son of the Man in Ezekiel.
As the Sufi poet and philosopher Ibn ‘Arabi writes, speaking of God:
“If then you perceive me,
You perceive yourself.
But you cannot perceive me
Through yourself
It is through me eyes that you see me
And see yourself
Through your eyes
You cannot see me.”
Or, as Elizabeth Howes commented to me, “When I work to become human, is it not God in me that is striving to become human?”
There are, indeed, moments when we catch glimpses of who we are invited to become. This is one of the powerful aspects of parables. Without looking for a picture of ourselves or a mirror into which we might be handed another glimpse, a parable surprises us with a view not requested. That is the power of the living Word. It takes to our heart and begins to shine a light and in the meantime, we may…or may not…be overcome with insights that cause new growth and understanding about the humanity in the eyes of God. These creatures God has created – yes, you and I – continue to be drawn into an amazing adventure that will not settle for what we are…now. Always transforming life, the Holy Spirit bids us to “Come.”
Connection: Never be afraid to face what is being brought out into the light by the One who loves us and continues to call us into a life of fullness and joy even as we continue along our way.
O God, you preside over a peaceable Reign in which all your people are constantly being drawn forward to be more and more expressive of your loving power. Continue to let your peace abide among us so that each day will be an ongoing revelation of your presence for this day. Amen.
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