The musical theme here is beautiful. And the sacrificial reference, though less obvious, is appropriate. Elijah realizing he may lay down his life for the son. This in Jezebel's home town where children were sacrificial vìctims. How different is life valued by the Lord!
I'm so glad, Rose, that this poem can be added to your own wrestling with this story. I have been confronted and confounded and encouraged dozens of times in the writing of these poems. I'm always heartened to hear when they speak to another.
These prophet poems are so darn good! They have such a spacious mystery to them, yet they are not obscure. I think grounding them in concrete scenes from the Bible helps accomplish that. There is a solidity to them that smacks of wisdom. Way to go, Anna.
Andy, thank you! A "spacious mystery" -- I like that, that helps me understand them, too. And yes, I hope they stay solid and grounded as well. You are such an encouragement to me in this series, friend.
The musical theme here is beautiful. And the sacrificial reference, though less obvious, is appropriate. Elijah realizing he may lay down his life for the son. This in Jezebel's home town where children were sacrificial vìctims. How different is life valued by the Lord!
Jerry, thank you. Well said, thank you for bringing that into the light.
Thank you for this! This story has been crucial to my faith over the last few years and this poem is something I'll be sitting with for a while.
I'm so glad, Rose, that this poem can be added to your own wrestling with this story. I have been confronted and confounded and encouraged dozens of times in the writing of these poems. I'm always heartened to hear when they speak to another.
These prophet poems are so darn good! They have such a spacious mystery to them, yet they are not obscure. I think grounding them in concrete scenes from the Bible helps accomplish that. There is a solidity to them that smacks of wisdom. Way to go, Anna.
Andy, thank you! A "spacious mystery" -- I like that, that helps me understand them, too. And yes, I hope they stay solid and grounded as well. You are such an encouragement to me in this series, friend.