Haiku for mission
Seventy, there were,
in pairs, sent ahead
of him
with a word of
peace.
Jesus said to them,
The harvest is
plentiful,
we must bring it in.
Be a labourer.
Tell of the
kingdom’s good news;
touch them with new
life.
You will be like
lambs;
vulnerable. It’s
all right;
that’s the way it
is.
Those who follow me
must deal with
hostility.
It is always so.
Travel light; no
bag,
no purse. Don’t be
distracted
from the work of
peace.
Some will welcome
you.
Stay with them, be
satisfied.
Bring healing,
breathe hope.
It is coming near,
God’s kingdom;
we’re bringing it.
This is a great
work.
Rejoining Jesus
they spoke with joy
and wonder
of what they had
seen.
©
Ken Rookes 2019
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