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the blessings withdrawn.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