"Beyone The First And Third" [Module #324] (Matt. 23:32)
The Kingdom gives perspective to
First World and Third – above with you
The mess we’ve made – invited in
To sup with Him – new life begin.We need not solve the mess alone,
Or with “Our guys” or “Culture’s home”;
But rather, as God’s children come
Up on the Kingdom-layer – run –Where e’er our joyful dance might take
Us to, as we participate
In Kingdom-life at Christ’s behest;
In Him find work, with peace-full rest.If part of mess is not for us,
“Hands off”, just get back on the bus
And move along, your time and place
Comes soon enough, with needed grace.The prayer dynamics help a lot –
“At P.O. did you get a box
Addressed to you? Then ask for it;
If not, relax, don’t have a fit.Christ gives the measure to fill up
When full, He says – “Stop, that’s enough –
Don’t overfeed, tomorrow comes
While sun still shines and river runs.“The jungle’s law long since has passed;
Rise up above your kin at last;
The “way” between two ditches now
Is what folks need to find somehow.“But you’ve perspective new up here;
Relax, take in My view that’s clear;
Then help folks see and plug that in
As they their Kingdom-lives begin.“I gave you grace to hold the line
’Till Kingdom-came – you saw as Mine
While elevated o’er the mess,
A vital piece you now confess.“Well, here we are, released at last
To Kingdom-life which, in the past,
You asked of me – ‘What’s this about?’
Your view as clear was still in doubt.“But here’s the piece you lacked back then –
Soul-soil is cleared, now Kingdom blends
With world below, like acetate
Projected by the light I make –As light unto the world – indeed
Vast treasures now are yours to feed
The hungry ones you soon will meet,
As gospel clads Apostle’s feet.Thanks Lord for this.
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