We set great store by activity and busy-ness. We want to be 'in control'. We value what we 'do' more than who we are. So when we become ill, or retire from work, or suffer an enforced period of inactivity, our self-esteem is threatened. We evade, repudiate, or resent experiences of passivity, of waiting. This classic of spiritual writing transforms our understanding of the experiences of illness, or of being out of work, or feeling inactive and powerless. W. H. Vanstone shows us the unquestioned and impressive majesty of Jesus as he 'waits' before those who accuse him, waits before those who taunt him and, finally, waits before even those who crucify him. It is in his passivity and 'passion', when we have things done to us instead of doing things, the times when we simply wait, are as important as the times of action and taking charge.
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If you are doing too much, letting too many people become dependent upon you, or are frustrated because you can't; if you are slowing down, retired, beginning to feel a bit less useful; yes, even if you've been made redundant (as I was), and are prepared to be patient while quite a tortuous argument unfolds, this is a book that could change your life. The argument is based upon his interpretation of "betrayed" (as in what Judas did to Jesus), and on the precise meaning of "passion" (as in Christ's passion). Give it time to sink in.
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This is my second copy of this book and was bought so as to lend it to one of my students: I can't rate it highly enough.
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This is a fascinating subject-relating To Jesus' life and passion.As the title suggests it is from the standpoint of the period of his life when he changed from being immensely active--to when he became the passive recipient of men's hatred and mistrust.Judas' role in this is discussed,as well as those times in our life when we become" recipients"-either willing or unwilling.How this forms part of God's plan is expounded at length.Sometimes it seems to repeat itself.But the writer tackles a difficult subject boldly.
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