Haiku of confrontation.
He rolled up the scroll.
Here, today, as you hear them,
these words are fulfilled.
He has impressed them.
They speak well of him, amazed
at his gracious words.
This is Joseph’s son,
we watched him grow among us;
done well for himself!
Jesus provokes them
with his stories: No prophet
is welcome at home.
His words offend them;
in anger they drive him out,
threaten to kill him.
The crowd hesitates.
Jesus passes through their midst
and goes on his way.
When I take offence
at Jesus’ words and actions,
Lord, look with mercy.
© Ken Rookes 2022
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