The Summons

 

A summons was issued.

You answered the call.

"Seek the Lord while He may be found!"

Not knowing what this no-return journey might involve.

A highway there is

called the "Way of Holiness."

Its travelers are few.

Its width, even less.

Only the redeemed,

the ransomed of the Lord,

will return and enter Zion

proclaiming the majesty of God's living Word.

Singing, shouting, dancing,

peace, gladness,silence, tears

holy signs of their redemption -

freedom, finally, after all the years.

So, journey onward in peace.

Remain faithful in His love.

May your journey be successful,

cleansed by His precious blood.

May every step be ordered.

May heavenly messengers faithfully guide.

May you have all necessary provisions

and an occasional resting place in which to hide.

May the Lord blazon mightily before you

in fire by night and cloud by day,

searching out places for you to camp,

revealing divine pathways.

May He bless the work of your hands

as His work your hands earnestly seek.

Faithfully, He will watch over you

as His commandments you diligently keep.

Remember His care in the vast deserts

though all you sense is fatigue and thirst.

Your journey has the Lord's approval.

Remain steadfast and rejoice.

And as the good hand of God is upon you,

remember those not yet where you are.

Reach out, encourage, enable them

so that their journey too may go far.

p.s. inspired by the Israelites as they moved into the promised land