For this reason

Haiku for those who seek

Some Greeks found Philip,

knew he was a follower,

asked to see Jesus.

Jesus met with them,

laid it out straight and simple;
The seed has to die.

To be made fruitful

the grain of wheat is buried

and dies to itself.

The same for us all;

if you want to save your life,

you must give it up.

Become my servant.

You must follow after me

to the hard places

My soul is troubled,

not looking forward to it:

the coming hour.

Should I entreat God

to spare the pain and dying?

No, it’s why I came.

The voice from heaven:

God’s name has been glorified

and will be again.

As he is lifted

Jesus changes ev’rything,

restores creation.

© Ken Rookes 2018