FIRST COMING
He did not wait till the world was ready
till men and nations were at peace.
He came when the Heavens were unsteady,
and prisoners cried out for release.
He did not wait for the perfect time.
He came when the need was deep and great.
He dined with sinners in all their grime,
turned water into wine. He did not wait
until hearts were pure. In joy he came
to a tarnished world of sin and doubt.
To a world like ours, of anguished shame
he came, and his Light would not go out.
He came to a world which did not mesh,
to heal its tangles, shield its scorn.
In the mystery of the Word made Flesh,
the Maker of the stars was born.
We cannot wait until the world is sane
to raise our songs with joyful voice,
for to share our grief, to touch our pain,
He came with Love: Rejoice! Rejoice!
---Madeleine L'Engle
How does L'Engle's poem give expression to the meaning of Christmas? Are there verses that hold particular meaning for you?
Her poem has several direct references to the poetry of John 1:1-18 that we read in class. Which ones do you see?
We said that Jesus shows us who God is. What does this poem say about our God?
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I like the part in the poem that said....
ReplyDeleteWe cannot wait until the world is sane
to raise our songs with joyful voice
for to share our grief, to touch our pain,
He came with love: Rejoice! Rejoice!
I like this part because I think it is very true to situation we are in at the moment on earth.
I think that she or he is true and i liked the part when the author said," he did not wait til our hearts were pure..."
ReplyDeleteI think it means that he knew that if he came then that he wouldnt be appreciated and as helpful as much as he did when he did.
I like this poem because it really makes me understand Jesus even more. Jesus says about out God that he does what is best for people and really cares about the people.
ReplyDelete-Nina