Standing on the Beach

Standing with the crowd
on the beach, the Sea of Galilee
under the bright sun
listening to Jesus preach from the boat
wanting to be closer to him

Such hope in his message
what power, authority
if only to touch the hem of his robe
to be by his side

What a difference
hearing him speak of God
of love, coming back to him
not like the priests, the scholars
in the synagogue
authentic, real
he seems to be


February 2, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-february-1-7/
for February 1, 2010 to February 7, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Luke 5:1-11 for February 2, 2010