tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post2184104659775535154..comments2023-09-12T11:31:20.729-05:00Comments on Straight-Friendly: ConsentTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-13014642356453408152011-01-14T23:07:35.698-06:002011-01-14T23:07:35.698-06:00Phil, I agree there are times for fire and times f...Phil, I agree there are times for fire and times for water--times of reckoning and times of rebirth. What we see here, I think, is a prime example of our expectations and views not synching up with God's plan. It's always the case, isn't it? We anticipate God will go left and God says, "We're going right this time." That's the beauty of the consent. John lets his intuitions go to intuitively say yes to Christ's request. I'll get to your post without fail before the lights go out tonight!<br /><br />Sherry, one of the things I love about this story is Jesus completely uproots <i>John's</i> tradition. It would seem logical that this skew on the Messiah's message/manner has been influenced strongly by his upbringing. It's a common expectation in his culture. Yet Jesus doesn't oblige the background and culture. He gets right to the point. And His authority is evident before it's confirmed. I share your prayer. May we all be open to the true Christ, not the widely advertised, preconceived One!<br /><br />Thank you both for these thoughts. This is a challenging topic and your observations contribute greatly to our grasp of it.<br /><br />Blessings always,<br />TimTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-42432340335928114022011-01-14T13:08:53.425-06:002011-01-14T13:08:53.425-06:00Just lovely Tim. JOhn was undoubtedly shocked and ...Just lovely Tim. JOhn was undoubtedly shocked and taken aback as reflected in the Gospel. Yet as you say, John was open to seeing his savior in a new light. Much is written that when Jesus returns, if he doesn't come in the manner we expect, that most will deny it is him. And in that I am forced to agree. May we all be open to meeting Jesus as he is, and not as we expect or wish him to be. Blessings.Sherry Peytonhttp://afeatheradrift.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-74426717531153459852011-01-14T10:00:04.397-06:002011-01-14T10:00:04.397-06:00Tim,
I am intrigued by this post which as always h...Tim,<br />I am intrigued by this post which as always has deep riches to explore.<br />A whileback I did one on the same topic but I took a view that we need the fire too. The element of water is essential but without fire I think we run a risk of soft pedalling. I realise with your post once again that Jesus always gives us a two edged sword- both cut into the marrow and I don't need to accept the dualistic fallacy of one being right and the orhte wrong. Both can be held in tension. <br />If you get the time I would welcome your thoughts. the post was quite lengthy but you know me ! Link is here.<br />http://blueeyedennis-siempre.blogspot.com/2011/01/this-is-water-but-we-need-baptism-fire.html<br />BlessingsBlue Eyed Ennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181985609681328032noreply@blogger.com