"The world does not understand such vulnerability."(Reflections for Ragamuffins February 20)
Being vulnerable has such a negative connotation. It implies that we are at risk of something awful happening. When you here someone is vulnerable then you know you might be able to overcome them. You start to search for that weakness.
To actually proclaim one's vulnerability to risk being taken advantage of, to risk losing would take a very brave or a very trusting person. If I choose to show you were I'm weak, I hope that you might not take advantage of it.
Jesus on the cross reveals his vulnerability and also the invitation to come within the reach of that saving embrace. It is hard to imagine that there is strength in weakness, yet that is one of the greatest messages throughout scripture.
Blessings,
Ed
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