Divine Measure: A Symphony of Grace and Humility #23

Divine Measure: A Symphony of Grace and Humility In whispered tones of grace, a tender melody of mercy sings, A dance of faith's embrace, where the spirit's warmth clings. Gaze upon the divine measure in your palm, so light, It's not a token for disdain, even if not perfectly upright. Shun the boast of a flawlessly straight line, Humility's cloak suits better, more divine. In the quiet of Bethlehem, a new criterion is born, Baby Jesus, God's true line, in a manger adorn. The walls of our convictions, so rigid and so stark, Must crumble and be reborn from the sacred ark. In holy verses, a prophecy unfolds (Jn 2:19; Mark 14:58;15:29; Mt 26:61), A rebirth of spirit, in God's love, a dawn. Within His flock, God's gentle hand is felt, In Baby Jesus' spirit, hearts unfurl and melt. A devotion to His glory, so pure and so bold, A mirror to our souls, His righteous line foretold (Ro 1:16). As Amos saw in visions, a plumb line so true (Amos 7:7), A guide for life, in God's tender view. A balance for judgement, in His eyes, so kind, Baby Jesus, our guiding line, with love entwined (1Co 1:18). God's Plumb Line, a whisper to hearts astray, A path of faith, in His mercy's gentle sway. Let our hearts be led by this celestial guide, In a symphony of humility, with God by our side. -Written by Steven G. Lee (December 20, 2023)