The Word

Lord, You are

first the Word,

and that word

is a promise,

that Word

is a hope,

the same hope

nestled close

to Mary’s heart,

driving her to the tomb

that Sunday morning,

that same hope

that woke Peter’s soul,

that opened his eyes,

and sent him diving

off that fishing boat

to be with You, Lord,

that same hope

that walked the road

to Emmaus,

and later broke bread

with Your disciples,

that same hope

that looked Thomas

right in the eye.

You are the Word,

and that word

is a promise,

that word is love,

sealed with blood,

redeemed at sunrise,

and passed on

with the Holy Spirit

in fiery tongues.

You are the Word

that strengthens me

that holds me up

when I am weak.

You are the Word

speaking to me now

when I need to be lifted up.

Oh that You would be

that Word to me, always.

Amen.

Psalm 89:28

John 1:1