“On The Map” [Module # 220] (Luke 17:25)

We all appear on maps depicting life –
On loop, or past it, in some time of strife;
We see some trouble other folks are in,
And then we choose how our steps will begin.

To save our lives is instinct deeply felt –
We detour ’round Samaritan who’s dealt
A hefty blow by villains on the way,
And hustle off to church, our prayers to say.

Reproaches fell on Christ, reflecting thought
Which others held of God – respect was not
Their outlook (“If indeed He does exist”);
So too with us, for we are next on list –

Of those who will be struck with such contempt;
It’s all around, for God it has been meant,
But we’re the target seen, or we can be,
If in our lives ‘Divine Life ‘they can see.

Christ saw rejection as the normal view,
If Spirit-walking is the route we choose;
Lord, ‘wise in eyes of world’ are prone to kill
The good, for upside-down we all are still.

Help us this day to live our Spirit-walk;
Not camouflage our plans with holy talk;
Deep-clean our hearts; renew our lives today;
And guide us onward in Your holy way.

Thanks Lord for this.

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