By a Dove

By a dove
was the anointed made known
the son presented to the world
the savior given the mantle
the crown of glory
Presented to the world,
to begin his journey
after his baptism, of water;
by the spirit he was anointed
like David with oil
imprinted for service,
for his mission of teaching,
of healing, of love
up out of the water
clean from sin
robed with glory
and offered to the world

January 4, 2008
Matthew 3:13-17