Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Boldness of the Spirit – v2

Four books of sheep, Gospel, Good News
these timid, unsure followers
fearful and obtuse about the incredible journey
their role, these fishers of men

The first to hear the Master’s voice,
the Good Shepherd, the narrow gate,
the light of salvation
burning within

Lifted by tongues of fire
infused with power
emboldened with the will to speak,
to bear witness, to life

With new-found wisdom
and backbone of the Spirit
coursing through their veins
transforming sheep to shepherds

Followers into disciples
boldly proclaiming the Good News
to the ends of the world
inexplicably, without hindrance

Continued by each new generation
in its own terms, in its own time
for us in this place
to shine God’s grace


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edited June 11, 2014
Boldness of the Spirit – v2
Acts 2:1-21
Pentecost
5/28/06 8:51pm
Boldness of the Spirit
Acts 2:1-36 and 4:8-31
Pentecost
and the bold preaching of the original disciples

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