Sunday, August 21, 2011

Splendor of Sorrow

"It is said of God that
no one can behold His face and live.
I always thought this meant that
no one could see His spendor and live.
A friend said perhaps it means that
no one could see His sorrow and live.
Or perhaps His sorrow is His splendor."
~ Nicholas Wolterstorff


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... but rejoice to the extent
that you partake of Christ's sufferings,
that when His glory is revealed,
you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
~ 1 Peter 4:13 (NKJV)

4 comments:

  1. That saying stopped me in my tracks!

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  2. I never thought about it that way but it sure makes you think. Thank you for helping us with our walk with the Lord.

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  3. Susan, it hit the bull's eye with me too. Whew!

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  4. Odie, I pray that the Lord will always use this blog to draw people into a closer walk with Him. That includes me! : )

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