Luke 14:34-35 

34 “Salt is good, but if salt loses its flavor, how can its flavor be restored? 

35 It is of no value for the soil or for the manure pile; it is to be thrown out.

The one who has ears to hear had better listen!”

 

Disobedience.

 

When I call my dog to come … and he does not listen.    

Like when my Lord calls, "Come my son and please hasten".

 

Is my dog ignoring me … or so excited to be free?

I don't hear your voice " my Lord ", I still love my old "me".

 

I am impatient with my dog … and in my thoughts I threaten.

The Lord however … through his Love patiently beckons.

 

I'll get that dog, that stupid dog … I'll kick him when I get him.

I love you son, please hear my voice … I'll guide and show you Heaven

 

The dog returns lays at my feet … with his eyes sadly begging.

I stand before the Lord in pride … justifying my own madness.

 

The dog, (my dog?) shakes in fear … and cries when I hit him.

My Lord just looks at me in tears … as stubborn I be-little.

 

My dog loves me despite of me … that is the way God made him.

Am I the only creature here … that clearly sees through blinders?

 

My dog is not mine indeed … it belongs to my master.

And I? Do I belong to self … in depravity's mold and plaster.

 

In many ways my dog shows me how to live and fulfill "my" purpose

and I think I'm better than my dog ... Oh God! Forgive my blunders.

 

Jan Wienen