The crushing truth, the indictment, the judgment
the fall of Jerusalem, before the great I Am
the people forgetting, ignoring his commandments
turning to other gods, made by human hands
The prophet shouting, a relentless message
turn to the Lord, to the ancient of days
that we would be faithful
conformed to his covenant
the commands of God
all of our days
September 3, 2010
Jeremiah 2:26-5:19
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 23, 2010, read August 31, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
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Showing posts with label Jeremiah 4. Show all posts
Friday, September 03, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Forsaken the Lord
Like a prostitute her husband
the indictment of the people
that they had forsaken the Lord
following other gods
The judgment ripe
the coming fire
only a remnant to be saved
buried in the ground
August 31, 2010
Jeremiah 2:26-5:19
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for August 23, 2010, read August 31, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
His Presence Ever
Before our birth,
when we enter the world
all of our days
even when we are unaware
Our loving father,
our rock, creator
His holy presence ever
right by our side
Walking with us
God close beside us
protecting and guiding us
all of our days
January 30, 2010
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010,
“A Standing Invitation”,
by Ray Waddle
Psalm 71:1-6 for January 27, 2010
Jeremiah 1:4-10 for January 25, 2010
when we enter the world
all of our days
even when we are unaware
Our loving father,
our rock, creator
His holy presence ever
right by our side
Walking with us
God close beside us
protecting and guiding us
all of our days
January 30, 2010
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010,
“A Standing Invitation”,
by Ray Waddle
Psalm 71:1-6 for January 27, 2010
Jeremiah 1:4-10 for January 25, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Standing in the Sanctuary
Like Christ, even if it is difficult
standing in the sanctuary
to speak of our call from God
sharing our ministry
with those whom we know
Maybe, as with Christ
they may fail to see
the call we feel from within
that does not deny its power
Our ministry, just as the Christ
in the charge he gave us
to spread his message
to the ends of the earth
disciples to make
in all the nations
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
standing in the sanctuary
to speak of our call from God
sharing our ministry
with those whom we know
Maybe, as with Christ
they may fail to see
the call we feel from within
that does not deny its power
Our ministry, just as the Christ
in the charge he gave us
to spread his message
to the ends of the earth
disciples to make
in all the nations
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
The Words of His Call
In some ways easier
defining his purpose
unlike his followers, disciples,
the words of his call
written in the text, made clear
The words of Isaiah
fulfilled in his reading
his mission, his ministry
all laid out in the words
offering healing, offering hope
setting the captives free
from the chains of their sin
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
defining his purpose
unlike his followers, disciples,
the words of his call
written in the text, made clear
The words of Isaiah
fulfilled in his reading
his mission, his ministry
all laid out in the words
offering healing, offering hope
setting the captives free
from the chains of their sin
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
Within the Congregation
Before the people
this community
these neighbors
within the congregation
sharing the truth about his call
Shock and condemnation
denial of his identity
driven from the town
out of the community
The Messiah, redeemer
the Christ-child now a man
beginning his ministry
out in the land
away from his home
outside the congregation
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
this community
these neighbors
within the congregation
sharing the truth about his call
Shock and condemnation
denial of his identity
driven from the town
out of the community
The Messiah, redeemer
the Christ-child now a man
beginning his ministry
out in the land
away from his home
outside the congregation
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
After His Time in the Desert
After his time in the desert
after his baptism
the spirit upon him
steeling his steps
Denying the devil
he returned to his hometown
claiming the mantle
his calling from above
The carpenter’s son
no longer his persona
claiming the words of Isaiah
to guide the rest of his life
Changed forever, the Christ
and his hometown
unable to see the Messiah
standing in their midst
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
after his baptism
the spirit upon him
steeling his steps
Denying the devil
he returned to his hometown
claiming the mantle
his calling from above
The carpenter’s son
no longer his persona
claiming the words of Isaiah
to guide the rest of his life
Changed forever, the Christ
and his hometown
unable to see the Messiah
standing in their midst
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
If I Were the Wind
If I were the wind
blowing with gentle breezes
for the receptive
stormy blasts,
to get his message out
God’s word, his love overflowing
carried on the wind
of the words that I share
January 27, 2010, January 28, 2010, and January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
blowing with gentle breezes
for the receptive
stormy blasts,
to get his message out
God’s word, his love overflowing
carried on the wind
of the words that I share
January 27, 2010, January 28, 2010, and January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
Afraid of their Rejection
Was Christ aware
before his reading
that the community
his hometown
would deny his call
Did he know
that they would not believe him
when he claimed the words of Isaiah
as his calling from God
Was he afraid of their rejection
before he went in
lifting the scriptures
and saying they were fulfilled
How much harder
for those who have come after
down through the ages
all of us with feet of clay
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
before his reading
that the community
his hometown
would deny his call
Did he know
that they would not believe him
when he claimed the words of Isaiah
as his calling from God
Was he afraid of their rejection
before he went in
lifting the scriptures
and saying they were fulfilled
How much harder
for those who have come after
down through the ages
all of us with feet of clay
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
The Rejection of Man
A foretaste, fulfillment
in the response of his community
God claiming his divinity
denied by his friends, his family
The people that knew him
unable to believe
the truth of his teaching
God’s challenge, in this world
our struggle, through the ages
the rejection of his offering of love,
the rejection of God by man
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
in the response of his community
God claiming his divinity
denied by his friends, his family
The people that knew him
unable to believe
the truth of his teaching
God’s challenge, in this world
our struggle, through the ages
the rejection of his offering of love,
the rejection of God by man
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
The Messiah before them
Unable to see, to believe
the Messiah before them
claiming the words of Isaiah
his ministry, his purpose in life
To offer hope, to set the captives free
after testing in the desert
revealing all to them
Claiming the words of the prophecy
fulfilled in their hearing
unable to comprehend
the man they knew
come to set them free
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
the Messiah before them
claiming the words of Isaiah
his ministry, his purpose in life
To offer hope, to set the captives free
after testing in the desert
revealing all to them
Claiming the words of the prophecy
fulfilled in their hearing
unable to comprehend
the man they knew
come to set them free
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
Running God out of town
His friends, his family
the community of his faith
now his enemy
Running God out of town
rejecting his call, his ministry
sending Christ out on a rail
elsewhere
to fulfill his destiny
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
the community of his faith
now his enemy
Running God out of town
rejecting his call, his ministry
sending Christ out on a rail
elsewhere
to fulfill his destiny
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
Metanoia
His life changed
into the waters,
rising, the dove upon him
into the desert
tempted from his path
Back to his hometown
to the synagogue of his youth
picking up the scriptures
reading from the ancient verse
Claiming the power
the ministry of love
the words of Isaiah
written on his life
More than they could understand
this man whom they had known
all of his life a carpenter
unable to hear his truth
Driven from the town
all he had fully known
to wander the earth, a messenger
until his work on earth was done
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
into the waters,
rising, the dove upon him
into the desert
tempted from his path
Back to his hometown
to the synagogue of his youth
picking up the scriptures
reading from the ancient verse
Claiming the power
the ministry of love
the words of Isaiah
written on his life
More than they could understand
this man whom they had known
all of his life a carpenter
unable to hear his truth
Driven from the town
all he had fully known
to wander the earth, a messenger
until his work on earth was done
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
Leaving Nazareth
Leaving Nazareth
no longer the child
the man, the son of Joseph
reclaiming his divinity
The Christ-child announcing
his calling in the prophecy
the words of Isaiah
come to life before their eyes
Never again
the carpenter only
no, now a teacher
to bring us all to God
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
no longer the child
the man, the son of Joseph
reclaiming his divinity
The Christ-child announcing
his calling in the prophecy
the words of Isaiah
come to life before their eyes
Never again
the carpenter only
no, now a teacher
to bring us all to God
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
The Sand Shifting
Change, the sand shifting
their beliefs challenged
in ways they could not stand
The Christ entering
sitting in the sanctuary
surrounded by his community
claiming the words of prophecy
More than they could fathom
the boy, the man from their town
How could he be the one
foretold in the words
the scripture written down
Sending the Messiah
the Christ before them
out of the community
unable to believe his truth
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
their beliefs challenged
in ways they could not stand
The Christ entering
sitting in the sanctuary
surrounded by his community
claiming the words of prophecy
More than they could fathom
the boy, the man from their town
How could he be the one
foretold in the words
the scripture written down
Sending the Messiah
the Christ before them
out of the community
unable to believe his truth
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
What would they say of his calling
In our times, in our houses of faith
what would they say of his calling
if Jesus had come into our presence
and read from the holy word
He wasn’t ordained,
a priest by profession
claiming the words of Isaiah
in his own synagogue
Reading the scripture
claiming its fulfillment
what would we say
if Christ came into our midst
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
what would they say of his calling
if Jesus had come into our presence
and read from the holy word
He wasn’t ordained,
a priest by profession
claiming the words of Isaiah
in his own synagogue
Reading the scripture
claiming its fulfillment
what would we say
if Christ came into our midst
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
Only on the Outside
Not within his hometown
as with other prophets
the people blind
unable to see
Only on the outside
first to other people
the truth, the light
the prophecy revealed
His people not believing
this boy, the man they knew
coming to them, boldly,
claiming the prophecy of God
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
as with other prophets
the people blind
unable to see
Only on the outside
first to other people
the truth, the light
the prophecy revealed
His people not believing
this boy, the man they knew
coming to them, boldly,
claiming the prophecy of God
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
Blind to His Teaching
They couldn’t see him
the fulfillment,
of the words of Isaiah
the truth ringing odd
sounding funny in their ears
Blind to his teaching
the truth of the coming
the Messiah revealed
in the words from his lips
The boy, the Christ-child
the man before them
claiming his power
the people unaware
they denied the living God
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
the fulfillment,
of the words of Isaiah
the truth ringing odd
sounding funny in their ears
Blind to his teaching
the truth of the coming
the Messiah revealed
in the words from his lips
The boy, the Christ-child
the man before them
claiming his power
the people unaware
they denied the living God
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
Joseph’s Son
Not a king, Messiah
the child of the carpenter
in his hometown only
Joseph’s oldest son
Yet here the Christ-child
claimed his calling
standing in the synagogue
reading the ancient words
In their unbelieving
his itinerancy started
seeking those who would believe
wherever he was led,
wherever he would go
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
the child of the carpenter
in his hometown only
Joseph’s oldest son
Yet here the Christ-child
claimed his calling
standing in the synagogue
reading the ancient words
In their unbelieving
his itinerancy started
seeking those who would believe
wherever he was led,
wherever he would go
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
Claiming His Calling
Standing and reading
the ancient scripture
claiming his calling
within his community of faith
Disbelief and anger
who is this stranger?
the son of Joseph
how could he be the prophecy?
How hard for his people
who knew him from his youth
never seeing the star
unaware of his holy birth
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
the ancient scripture
claiming his calling
within his community of faith
Disbelief and anger
who is this stranger?
the son of Joseph
how could he be the prophecy?
How hard for his people
who knew him from his youth
never seeing the star
unaware of his holy birth
January 29, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-january-25-31/
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010
by Nancy Fergusons (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
Jeremiah 1:4-10
for January 25, 2010
Luke 4:21-30 (and Luke 4:1-20)
for January 28, 2010
and “Journey into the Unknown”,
by Diana Butler Bass,
for January 29, 2010
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