Sheep Into the Midst of Wolves

Jesus said, "See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues; and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them and the Gentiles. When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you at that time; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved." Matthew 10:16-22

Sheep Into the Midst of Wolves

We remain ever vilgilant

listening even while we eat

staying together so as not to lose

the little ones who like to wander.

We are sheep among the wolves

without sharp tools and defences

people never meant for combat

the innocents caught in the crossfire.

We are those dedicated to peace

to finding green pastures

those willing to be lead by love

always ready to return home.

We know too well our vulnerability

but will not raise a hand to retaliate

love has been our shepherd and guide

and we will follow ever where he leads.

There is no safe pasture for us

just the trust in Divine  shepherd

who, despite the hungry wolves aurrounding

will bring us beyond this dark night.

It is a world of cruel and hungry wolves

doing what comes natural to them

we remain as we were sent forth

Sheep into the midst of wolves.

We are never alone and never hungry

fragile and vulnerable though we are

we are guided by light and love

never needing to destroy to live.