The word Irvin is synonymous with Hebrews and designates a people who have “crossed over” in one sense or another.
As Christians we believe that Christ crossed over the ultimate threshold and returned. He died and rose again. He is the King of the Ivrim…King of the Hebrews…King of the Jews.
We are called to cross over to a new life from this one. One if obedience. One in which we take to heart the notion that we do not have the wisdom to manage our own lives. We are too caught up in the ultimate sin of selfishness. Taking care of me first.
It is a strike to my pride to think that I can’t “go it alone” but the evidence of my need for guidance abounds!
The new person we become must still act in the world and embrace the tasks set before them. But with a humble heart that realizes we are all so full of fault. We have devolved (as opposed to evolved) into the creatures we are today.
That humbleness will keep me (us) open to the voice that guides us, the voice of the creator of the universe.
Mark K.