You ain't seen nothing!

Reflecting on Isaiah 43

Haiku of anticipation

The Lord reminds them

of the great and mighty deeds

leading to freedom.

The path through the sea,

the army, the chariots

stranded in the mud.

You ain't seen nothing,

says God; I'm doing something

new. Watch out for it!

In the wilderness

I'm making a way, rivers

flow in the desert.

Wild creatures will sing

my praises; the ostriches

and jackals will drink!

My chosen people

will drink, the people I formed

will declare my praise

© Ken Rookes 2025

Rivers

Haiku of the Spirit

Thirsty, dry and parched,

worn out and desiccated,

eager for a drink

At the festival,

interrupting proceedings,

he stood: Come to me!”

If you are thirsty,

come! Life renewing water

will flow deep within!

From the seeker’s heart

shall flow rivers of water,

living, Spirit-filled.

Rivers of water,

gushing strong, splashing with life

and with the Spirit.

The Spirit will come;

open your eyes, you will see

what God is doing.

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Can’t be a prophet,

they say he’s from Galilee.

Not prophet country!

© Ken Rookes 2020