Hebrews 13.1‐16 ~ Hébreux 13.1-16
John 12.20‐36a ~ Jean 12.20 - 36a
Dark Night of the Soul
Part of the human condition is to encounter moments or seasons when God
seems far, far away. We all experience the “dark night of the soul” at some
point in our lives, and it is black indeed. How fortunate we are, however, to
have a record of people who have felt exactly the same way, with the added
benefit of knowing how their stories turn out. Many times David feels utterly
dejected, forsaken by God and overwhelmed by life. But time after time God’s
mercy and faithfulness prevail; all of David’s laments are eventually
swallowed up in praise and thanksgiving. Our ultimate encouragement comes
from Jesus Christ himself, whose last words on earth (other than the final,
triumphant cry, “It is finished”) are these same words of despair. In bearing
our sin, he is crushed and momentarily separated from his Father. But his
glorious destiny is sure, as is ours. Never again will anything or anyone have
the power to separate us from God’s love. (Romans 8.31‐39)
Une partie de la condition humaine est de faire face à des moments où Dieu
semble être lointain. Nous expérimentons tous ces moments mais nous avons
la chance de connaitre l’histoire de personnes qui sont passées par là et nous
savons comment leur histoire s’est terminée comme David ou Job. La
miséricorde de Dieu a triomphée. Notre ultime encouragement est Jésus
Christ car il a porté nos pêchés pour nous ramener à Dieu, nous qui étions
séparés de lui a cause de nos pêchés. Personne ne pourra plus jamais nous
séparer de l’amour de Dieu.
Grace Adenekan West
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