Devotional 3-28-13

“Light Shines in the Darkness”—based on John 13

At table set for supper
Reclining there with friends,
Preparing then to suffer
The dark of night portends.
The gift of bread was just a sign
Heel lifted against heart,
Betrayal lurked in darkness
Inclining one to part.

Though conscious of his greatness
With towel and basin bends,
A servant demonstration
As light their souls to cleanse.
They did not comprehend then
How darkness veils the Light,
Still chose the path of evil
As each one took his flight.

Am I the one betrayed him
With choices I have made?
Are we yet in denial
Minds fixed on some crusade?
We do not comprehend still
The Light that was made known,
That bids we love each other
As on the cross was shown.

At table set for supper
Communion with a friend.
The gift of bread, the cup of wine,
God’s love it has no end.
Light still shines in the darkness
And darkness nay prevail
The cross reveals God’s glory,
Love’s victory over Hell!

© 2013 Jeffrey A. Taylor. All rights reserved.

Jeff Taylor