Send us prophets, God.

Haiku for those who listen

Deuteronomy.

the second book of the law;

Moses speaks for God.

God will raise for you

a prophet, a bit like me;

make sure you listen.

You can’t come too close;

God’s glory overwhelms you.

Prophets stand between.

I’ll raise up for them

a prophet like you, Moses.

I’ll give him my words.

  

Those who won’t listen

to the prophet’s words, my words;

I’ll hold to account.

A prophet who speaks

words I have not commanded,

that prophet shall die.

Many false prophets

speak words that are not from God;

will they be punished?

Well beyond the church

people speak of justice, truth;

are they prophets, too?

© Ken Rookes 2023