and all who saw were saved
so you,
you must be lifted too
how can this be the plan?
Son of Man
how can the author of the Word
envision something so absurd?
Christ abandoned on a tree,
why would you die to rescue me?
why would you die?
why would you?
why?
then I recall the empty tomb
sweet/spicy smell, this earthbound womb
birthing space of life from dark
the angels guard an empty ark
this God who loved the world so much
reach out with humble, human touch
as Moses lifted up the snake
so Christ was lifted
and by grace,
through faith,
we too are lifted up
we break the bread
and take the cup
Jennifer Gordon 2003