The contrast

After 1 Samuel 23-24 

The contrast startles:

one man, determined

to hunt down and

destroy, the other

who is chased,

dodging capture and

death, even when

his pursuer is

handed to him,

placed within reach

of a sword or knife.

Instead, the hunted

man holds back,

knowing his place,

knowing it’s not

for him to slay

an anointed king,

even if the world

would cheer. Instead,

he remains mindful

of his allegiance,

his faith, and he

sheaths his sword.

The unjust pursuer

is spared; the pursued

will ultimately be

blessed.

 

Photograph by Judesvoyage via Unsplash. Used with permission.

Some Friday Readings

 

“From Shadow,” poem by Duncan Campbell Scott – D.S. Martin at Kingdom Poets.

 

A Different Kind of Ambition – Michael Kelley at Forward Progress.

 

A Significant Action for a Ministry to Move from Addition to Multiplication – Eric Geiger.

 

“Soldiers of Christ, Arise,” hymn by Charles Wesley – Anthony Esolen at Word & Song.

 

A Bridge Through Time – poem by Seth Lewis.