Emptiness and fullness at first...
Emptiness and fullness at first seem complete opposites. But in the spiritual life we find
the fulfillment of our deepest desires by becoming empty for God.
We must empty the cups of our lives completely to be able to receive the fullness of life
from God. Jesus lived this on the cross. The moment of complete emptiness and complete
fullness become the same. When he had given all away to his Abba, his dear Father, he
cried out, "It is fulfilled" (John 19:30). He who was lifted up on the cross was also lifted