Haiku of promise
(Jeremiah 31:7-14)
The Lord says, Shout out!
Sing gladly, sing out loud, praise
the chief of nations.
Proclaim, praise and say:
Lord, save them; those who remain,
of Jacob's offspring.
They had been scattered,
Jacob's children; the remnant
shall now be brought home.
Rejoice, Israel,
from the earth's most distant parts
they shall return here.
They'll come with weeping
the lame, the blind, those with child,
and those in labour.
They will walk by streams
on straight paths. They'll not stumble,
I'll be their father.
Let all nations hear:
I now gather the scattered;
Jacob is redeemed.
They will be joyful
at the harvest; grain, wine, oil,
showing God's goodness.
Flock and herd prosper!
They'll be like watered gardens,
they shall not languish
Young women shall dance,
young men and old make merry;
mourning turns to joy.
© Ken Rookes 2024
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