as a poet cannot
make a muse move,
a prophet cannot
demand a message
but listen and wait for
Spirit’s quiet flame
when light of truth shines
do we crawl into shadow?
when brutal history repeats
do we hide behind mask?
world system in rebellion
haters will project hate and
throw Christians to the lions to
tempt God to shut their mouths
but Lion of Judah will roar as
the last Word on the last day.
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When I read Lisa’s challenge to write in the “vatic voice”, I wasn’t sure I’d have anything to say. As usual, I waited and let the idea roll around in my mind. I heard news of rude criticisms of SCOTUS nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, and her adoption of children from Haiti and it seems she is “suspect” because of her faith. Then something sparked in me…
a poem in my pocket 
Oct 04, 2020 @ 10:33:31
I think that people are concerned that Cristian beliefs will be forced upon them… I think everyone is entitled to their own beliefs… There are those fearing the inquisition and those who fear being cast to the lions.
Oct 04, 2020 @ 17:24:32
Yes, real faith cannot be forced…it’s a matter of the heart. We tend to fear what we don’t understand.
Sep 30, 2020 @ 15:54:32
well done! You may want to check my website too: http://www.lifetimetraveller.com .
Oct 01, 2020 @ 08:44:39
I will 🙂
Sep 30, 2020 @ 08:12:21
None of us are pure.
Oct 01, 2020 @ 08:43:04
No, none of us. But we can be saved…through the fire.
Sep 30, 2020 @ 07:34:31
It does feel particularly Biblical at present. Your poem captures the intensity of these times well.
Sep 30, 2020 @ 06:42:48
A Scripture I have had in mind today is: “Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils; for what account is to be made of him?”, Isaiah 2: 22. It seems to cover the present times.
Sep 30, 2020 @ 07:33:03
We are but dust and hot breath…but will be held to account.
Sep 30, 2020 @ 03:09:20
We ‘listen and wait for/Spirit’s quite flame’ I love that! A quiet flame and a spirit of love burns brighter than a false message of hate.
Sep 30, 2020 @ 07:29:02
Absolutely! Thanks, Ingrid.
Sep 29, 2020 @ 22:42:31
Well said!
Sep 29, 2020 @ 22:38:05
I suspect she is suspect because of her faith. I don’t see what her adopting children from Haiti has to do with her being a capable Supreme Court justice.
Sep 30, 2020 @ 07:28:10
Exactly! But some say she is imposing her “whiteness” on them ?!?!
Sep 29, 2020 @ 19:42:58
Very well done Lynn. I agree the way we treat our elected officials is atrocious! She is as fine a candidate as you could find!
Sep 29, 2020 @ 20:06:52
Yes, Amy is an excellent scholar, capable judge, and proud mother. Thanks, Dwight!