Advent poem – Like a shepherd he leads

I’m continuing to write a daily poem based on my Advent reading – an old bookmark from NavPress called “Christ in Christmas.” So baffled was I by one of the readings that I even sent an email to a NavPress editor to check that it wasn’t a typo, but he graciously set me straight, helping me to see the interpretation.

My reading this morning is apt as I rest, fighting some kind of lurgy that’s traveling around among small children and adults. It helps me to remember that the Lord carries us close to his heart, tenderly caring for us. I know many who are struggling with flu and colds – this one’s for you too.

 

Good news

The best news

Shout it from the mountain

Lift up your voice

Be not afraid

Say to the towns and cities,

“Here’s your God!”

 

The Lord powerful and mighty

He rules and reigns

For those who love him

His reward he bestows

 

Like a shepherd he tends

Close in his arms he gathers

Carrying them close in his arms

Next to his heart

Leading those who have young

All we, like sheep

 

based on Isaiah 40:9-11

© 2014 Amy Boucher Pye