Three-in-One

Lately I've been asking people if they have read The Shack by William P. Young.

If you haven't read it yet, I recommend it. It's a fairly quick read -- unless you stop often like I did to stare off into space.

For me, it was necessary to allow "staring time" for the cognitive processing of the big concepts being explored. There was a lot of examine: do I agree with this? do I disagree, and if I do -- do I really disagree or is it simply unfamiliar?

Perhaps my favorite part is the depiction of the three aspects of the one, holy God. I was surprised, as Mack was, when he spoke to one and the other two knew what had been said. Not a complicated concept -- but one worth contemplating a bit.

I think my discussions of the trinity have always centered on function or roles & responsibilities. I'm not sure I've thought much about the day-to-day interaction of the three.

I also loved the description of the relationship shared by God, Son, and Spirit. The easy banter, the warm approval and support, the absolute agreement was refreshing. They had no need of hierarchy, no one in charge -- because they shared the same goals, same love -- same mind.

It is an arresting picture of relationship and the triune God.
If you read the book, let's talk.