Disobey
Luke 14:34-35
34 “Salt is good, but if salt loses its flavor, how can its flavor be restored?
35 It is of no value for the soil or for the manure pile; it is to be thrown out.
The one who has ears to hear had better listen!”
Disobedience.
When I call my dog to come … and he does not listen.
Like when my Lord calls, "Come my son and please hasten".
Is my dog ignoring me … or so excited to be free?
I don't hear your voice " my Lord ", I still love my old "me".
I am impatient with my dog … and in my thoughts I threaten.
The Lord however … through his Love patiently beckons.
I'll get that dog, that stupid dog … I'll kick him when I get him.
I love you son, please hear my voice … I'll guide and show you Heaven
The dog returns lays at my feet … with his eyes sadly begging.
I stand before the Lord in pride … justifying my own madness.
The dog, (my dog?) shakes in fear … and cries when I hit him.
My Lord just looks at me in tears … as stubborn I be-little.
My dog loves me despite of me … that is the way God made him.
Am I the only creature here … that clearly sees through blinders?
My dog is not mine indeed … it belongs to my master.
And I? Do I belong to self … in depravity's mold and plaster.
In many ways my dog shows me how to live and fulfill "my" purpose
and I think I'm better than my dog ... Oh God! Forgive my blunders.
Jan Wienen
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