Monday, December 2, 2024

God's Messenger comes

 Haiku for refining


God's messenger comes,

sent to make ready the way;

clearing obstacles.


The Lord whom you seek

will arrive without warning;

make yourselves ready.


He comes to make real

the ancient covenant, made

between God and us.


Not many can stand

before the Lord; not many

will be judged righteous.


Like refining fire

and soap turning wool to felt,

the Lord transforms us.


Like gold and silver

we all need to be refined;

purify us, God.


We must bring ourselves

as a righteous offering,

pleasing to the Lord.


© Ken Rookes 2024

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