An Geadh-Glas
Here's the final book byte. It's actually the opening paragraph of Wild Goose Chase. The book officially releases tomorrow. T-minus one day!
The Celtic Christians had a name for the Holy Spirit that has always intrigued me. They called him An Geadh-Glas or the Wild Goose. I love the imagery and implications. The name hints at the mysterious nature of the Holy Spirit. Much like a wild goose, the Spirit of God cannot be tracked or tamed. An element of danger and air of unpredictability surround Him. And while the name may sound a little sacrilegious at first earshot, I cannot think of a better description of what it's like to live a Spirit-led life than Wild Goose Chase. I think the Celtic Christians were on to something that institutionalized Christianity has missed out on. And I wonder if we have clipped the wings of the Wild Goose and settled for something less-much less-than God originally intended for us.
Chase the Goose!
The Celtic Christians had a name for the Holy Spirit that has always intrigued me. They called him An Geadh-Glas or the Wild Goose. I love the imagery and implications. The name hints at the mysterious nature of the Holy Spirit. Much like a wild goose, the Spirit of God cannot be tracked or tamed. An element of danger and air of unpredictability surround Him. And while the name may sound a little sacrilegious at first earshot, I cannot think of a better description of what it's like to live a Spirit-led life than Wild Goose Chase. I think the Celtic Christians were on to something that institutionalized Christianity has missed out on. And I wonder if we have clipped the wings of the Wild Goose and settled for something less-much less-than God originally intended for us.
Chase the Goose!
3 Comments:
Looks like another hit. I can't wait to get a copy. Book release and St. Andrews in one week? God's favor is awesome!
Will be praying for you and excited about seeing and hearing from you on this coming Saturday @ Ebenezer. I don't know if you read this from Michael Hyatt or not but wanted to share.
http://chipmacgregor.typepad.com/main/2008/08/the-christian-b.html
Thanks for sending the book to preview. My review can be found here. Have a great trip to Scotland!
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