Thursday, October 8, 2009
The more you know the less you feel
Some pray for, others steal
Blessings not just for the ones who kneel ... luckily
-- U2, "City of Blinding Lights"
That's one of my favorite lines from U2's How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb classic, "City of Blinding Lights." I've always thought that last line was one of the best layman's definitions of Common Grace I've ever heard. Speaking of Common Grace, click here for a few thoughts on an October night four years ago.
He came not to bring peace but a sword. I could be wrong, but those sure looked like palm branches swinging. Nevertheless they were shouting "Hosanna!" sure enough.