Embracing Radical Inclusivity: Reviving the Spirit of Jesus in the 21st Century #1693 (Poem)

Embracing Radical Inclusivity: Reviving the Spirit of Jesus in the 21st Century In the heart of the city, where shadows loom, Where the forgotten wander in silent gloom, There shines a light from ancient days, A call to love in modern ways. He dined with sinners, those cast aside, In their company, He did not hide. Tax collectors and the scorned He knew, A radical love, both pure and true. "Come to the table," His voice still rings, "Where grace and mercy spread their wings. The least of these, the lost, the shamed, In my kingdom, they are named." Today we walk in bustling streets, With hurried steps and hurried beats. Yet still, the call is clear and bright, To love the outcast, be the light. To homeless souls and those in chains, To hearts burdened with silent pains, Extend your hand, break down the walls, For in their eyes, His spirit calls. Compassion over judgment, let it reign, Transforming hearts from grief and pain. Advocate for justice, lift the voice, In every act, let love rejoice. Create a space where all belong, Where empathy and grace are strong. A community where hope can bloom, Where every life has ample room. For in this work, His spirit lives, In every touch, in all we give. Revive the heart of ancient grace, In every time, in every place. So let us walk with heads held high, With open hearts and vision nigh. Embrace the call, in love be free, Revive His spirit for all to see. -Steven G. Lee (June 12, 2024)