The theological arguments that support an interventionary God are many and varied. Frequently people report that they have experienced a physical cure or an inner healing. And sometimes they have. Yet, as John Shea writes, one brutal historical fact remains: Jesus is mercilessly nailed to the cross and despite Matthews boast, twelve legions of angels did not save him from that hour. No cop-out redemption theories that say God wanted it that way explain the lonely and unvisited death of Gods Son. This side of the grave Jesus is left totally invalidated by the Lord of heaven and earth. Trust in God does not presume God will intervene. Often trust begins on the far side of despair. When all human resources are exhausted, when the craving for reassurances is stifled, when we forgo control, when we cease trying to manipulate God and demystify Mystery, then--at our wits end--trust happens within us, and the untainted cry, Abba, into your hands I commend my spirit, surges from the heart. -Brennan Manning from Ruthless Trust
Posted on: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 14:01:29 +0000