Haiku for
breaking out
Home town Nazareth,
the place where he
went to school,
where they watched
him grow.
Being the Sabbath
he entered the
synagogue
and began to teach.
They were astounded.
Where did this man
get all this;
where’s this
wisdom from?
He’s the
carpenter,
we know his mum and
siblings!
And they took
offence.
Prophets find honour
everywhere but at
home.
He left with
sadness.
So he departed,
on to other
villages,
teaching God’s
good news.
He sends out the
twelve,
gives them his
authority
for the task at
hand.
You won’t need
money,
just take a staff,
no extras;
sandals are okay.
Enter their houses,
accept hospitality.
Don’t look for
better.
So they went on out
called the people to
repent;
doing Jesus’ work.
©
Ken Rookes 2018
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