The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth that Could Change Everything

by Brian D. McLaren

The dance of God. In the early church, one of the most powerful images used for the Trinity was the image of a dance of mutual indwelling. The Father, Son, and Spirit live in an eternal, joyful, vibrant dance of love and honor, rhythm and harmony, grace and beauty, giving and receiving. The universe was created to be an expression and extension of the dance of God—so all creatures share in the dynamic joy of movement, love, vitality, harmony, and celebration. Electrons, protons, and neutrons— light, gravity, and motion—galaxies, suns, and planets—water, snow, ice, and vapor—winter, spring, summer, and fall—plants and animals, male and female—nations, tribes, clans, families, and individuals—art, sport, business, government, science, agriculture— every facet of creation had a role in the dance. But we humans broke with the dance. We stomped on the toes of other dancers, ignored the rhythm, rejected the grace, and generally made a mess of things. But God sent Jesus into the world to model for us a way of living in the rhythm of God’s music of love, and ever since, people have been attracted to the beauty of his steps and have begun rejoining the dance.