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