A Reed Shaken

As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written,

‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way before you.’

“Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John came; and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. Let anyone with ears listen!” Matthew 11:7-15

A Reed Shaken

When life hits us hard we shake
like thin reeds in a strong wind
we bend and twist in the gales
in the hurricanes we are rooted.

Some days the soft sands shift
we feel ourselves loosing our grip
we bend and sway in the storms
our Creator will not lett us go.

The body can be damaged in this
yet we are still standing in the end
beloved and humbled little children
we lean together and know salvation.

There are days of sun and stillness
days of dark clouds and cold rain
through it all we are held together
by love that cannot, will not fail.