A man is coming after me
who ranks ahead of me
because he existed before me.
Like every Christology
that of John the Baptist
is more riddle than theology.
Christ is humanity
living in history,
yet eternal divinity.
He takes away primeval sin
but - before I existed - saved me
from my personal sin.
Jesus has come into my heart,
lives in me, and yet,
is God - wholly apart.
The puzzle pieces don’t fit,
my best bet
just trust in the Spirit.
Dear Poetry Lover, No matter what is going on, trust in the Spirit of God to lead you through. Thanks for taking time for this poem. I’d love to hear from you.
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