Sunday, May 31, 2020

Job


 Haiku for testing

Wealth and possessions
have long been seen as proof of
a virtuous life.

Surely God blesses
the ones who are deserving!
Yes, but not always.

The poor are not blessed;
their poverty proof enough
of their shortcomings.

The story of Job,
written to challenge. The good
don’t always prosper.

Blameless and upright,
bulk money, stacks of children;
Job had a good life.

God boasts about Job.
Satan calls his bluff. Test him;
let’s see what he does!

In but a moment
it is gone. Taken away,
the blessings withdrawn.

Tears his robe. The lord
gives, and the Lord takes away.
Still Job blesses God.

© Ken Rookes 2020

Posted in response to the Narrative Lectionary for Trinity Sunday 2020

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