His Rest Shall Be Glorious (Isaiah 11:10)
‘Tis Christmas again
Not only a season for joy
For carols, for presents
For good will and friendship
But for reflection and empathy
For vision and understanding.
The Spirit of He whose birth we celebrate
Rests upon me, and looks upon the world
He sees the highs and lows
Those who are in a state of happiness as well as sorrow.
Those who are weary and feel they carry heavy burdens.
His eyes rests upon those with heavy hearts
Many of the sons and daughters of men
Are weary of the struggle just to survive
Many are hungry, fearful or are in pain
They ask, “Where are you Lord?
When shall we have what we need?
When shall we rest?”
He enters their hearts and speaks
“The earth is a great school
And you volunteered for a difficult class
Endure to the end – learn your lessons
Live to the highest you know
And your rest shall be glorious.”
Another speaks who lacks not in physical things.
“I seek for love and acceptance
And am met with rejection and envy.
I feel no love from my spouse, my children or associates.
Oh, Lord, I would rather lack money than love
When will I rest in the embrace of loving arms?
The Master embraces the man with his spirit
“I am here for you surrounding you with love
Look within and feel and learn of me
When your lessons are mastered
You will be consumed with love divine
And your rest shall be glorious.”
The Master’s attention rests upon a servant
Who seeks to follow his Lord and learn of him
Then share the knowledge with his brothers
That their burdens may be light
And their spirits bright
And experience a fullness of joy.
He speaks, “Those who seek are few
And those who feel your presence
In the words of light, eternal words
Are fewer still
I labor always, but results are few
Renew my spirit for I need strength.”
The Master laid his hand upon the head of the servant
And did cause his heart to burn with fires of love.
“There is a time of planting
And a time for the harvest.
You are plowing fields and planting
This is hard work indeed.”
“Much plowing and planting can tire the laborer
But continue onward with the goal in sight
Plant well my friend and nurture the seed
And you shall participate in a great harvest
The labor of the harvest is joyous
And afterwards your rest shall be glorious.”
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