The hour has come

Haiku to unite a people.

The hour has come;

things move inexorably

to their conclusion.

Jesus' work is done.

Just one last task before him;

shouldn't be too hard.

We struggle to grasp:

the Son will be glorified

as he meets his death.

Receiving God's word,

he opened it to his friends,

sharing the wonder.

Touched by divine grace

he speaks of life eternal:

communion with God.

He prays for his friends,

knowing he must soon depart,

leaves them in God's care.

Father, keep them safe

beyond this hour. Unite them;

ground them in your love.

© Ken Rookes 2017