Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Man’s Rules at God’s Table – v5


God must see us
merely, only
Arrogant clay, stubborn
a bit too presumptuous
saying to the Potter
who He can invite
to sit at His table

How can we impose our will
how can Man set rules
rules at the Lord’s table
that some would be segregated
separated from his grace

That some are deemed unworthy
that any would stand in judgment
telling the Creator who to sit at the table
Man’s rules at God’s table
the arrogance of power

We stand in judgment
judging our neighbors
Meting out God’s grace
as if it was ours to give
setting some outside
coming to Christ’s table
a prayer that we will live


-----
Edited September 11, 2013
“Man’s Rules at God’s Table – v5”
Edited September 5, 2013
“Man’s Rules at God’s Table – v4”
Edited July 28, 2012
“Man’s Rules at God’s Table – v2”
Edited July 27, 2012 – new poem
“Man’s Rules at God’s Table”
July 26, 2012
“rules at the table”
&
Wednesday evening worship
and sermon “All are Welcome at the Table”
including dance by Pastor Ruth to
song “Please Come”, by Nichole E. Nordeman
---
part of a series, “A Place to Call Home”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2012
&
Wednesday evening worship
and sermon “You’re Family”
---
part of a series, “A Place to Call Home”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 13, 2012

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 25,460+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

No comments: