Sunday, December 13, 1998
Sunday, December 13, 1998
And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.
When I was a child, I remember carefully looking, feeling, and shacking the
presents under the Christmas tree. There were many times I could figure out which
presents were mine, because I turned in my "wish list" early, and I at least got a few
things that were on that list. I was already enjoying the pleasure of the future event,
namely the opening of my gifts. Only Christmas would reveal it in its fullness.
That is realized eschatology, enjoying the wonder and the majesty of the victory,
even though it is not been fully accomplished. Enjoy your victory today in Jesus
Christ!
Ronald Newhouse, Texas, USA
(1 John 5:4
NRSV)
Christmas reminds us that we can claim the victory today. Theologians speak of
realized eschatology, which means last things. That means we can live now in the
light of Christ's victory.
Prayer: Loving God, thanks for the victory! Amen.