Believe him to be the Son of God,
and you will find him wonder upon
wonder, counsel upon counsel.
-Dietrich Bonhoeffer
A few years ago, I was introduced to Dietrich Bonhoeffer through a play that depicted an interaction between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Ever since that introduction, I have read something by Bonhoeffer at least once a year.
Recently, I continued reading Life Together by Bonhoeffer. Undoubtedly, it reminds me of the kindred spirit that Bonhoeffer offers me through his discourse on the concept of community to people of faith. In all fairness, Bonhoeffer shares some inspirational words that should cause us all to pause for a moment and realize the true value of our Christian community despite the shortcomings and mistakes of our humanity.
I also started reading I Want to Live These Days with You, a daily devotional by Bonhoeffer. I had read through it previously back in 2006 and 2009. As I prepared for 2013, I decided to return to the devotional once again. I had done the same with My Utmost for His Highest by Chambers and Morning and Evening by Spurgeon.
I suggest that most believers could glean something from Bonhoeffer’s writings. He provides the reader with both inspiration and insight.
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