This Dawn Will Endure
Dawn opens its sleepy eyes slowly
One at a time, softly blinking
To behold dimly the horizon in waking
Always amazed with the revealing
Beginnings, ever-refreshing
Impatient to see expanding light
So terribly long it could but dream of sight.
As it had been blind in the slumb’ring
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The dawn is a seriously great metaphor!
The light increasing, the sun rising.
Well, here’s what “dawned” on me:
God ! That Jesus, my Savior lives!
The Son literally rising in my life!
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We Jesus-followers all have our own special story about how Jesus “dawned” on us.
The sun also “sets”, and the love of The Son “sets” us to testifying of His Kingdom, of His saving grace, and of His great glory!
And we pray for those who haven’t truly seen the dawn.
Oh, Lord, let that Dawning spread wide, covering your people from horizon to horizon. Amaze them at Your revealing, Lord. Make them impatient to awaken. Make them to see that when the Dawning of Christ arrives, it will endure forever in their lives. Amen
Proverbs 4:18 – The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.
Mar 28, 2012 @ 08:37:54
Awesome cousin! Reminded me of a song. I’ve included the link:
Mar 29, 2012 @ 13:30:45
Thanks, Annie! What a song! There is no end to the significance of that dawn on that morning. The metaphor just goes on and on…..
Mar 27, 2012 @ 15:32:14
Beautiful poem, Len. I like your creative use of the word dawn in its differing meanings. Thank you for using your gifts to glorify our Savior and Lord. Blessings to you…
Mar 29, 2012 @ 13:19:38
Thank you for your most encouraging comment, Carol. You’re most welcome. It is my desire to bring Him glory in this way.
Blessings right back!