“Forgive me, Lord: I’ve died so little!” - César Vallejo
In an upside-down kingdom, dying to yourself is the way to true life. Suffering the way to glory. And humility the way exaltation. Every moment is an opportunity to choose again and anew to ‘Put death therefore what is earthly in you… (Colossians 3:5).’ Every moment is an opportunity to be further conformed to the image of Christ, yielding more to the sanctifying work of the Spirit, and to walk in step with our cross-carrying Savior.
Father, may this Advent season remind us of the life and death of Christ, and the life you have called us to live. Spirit, help us follow in humility and obedience. In Christ’s name, amen.
Amen,
AB