Got A Minute?
Ascension Day, 9 May 2013
Daybreak, sunrise, a
gentle awakening, clouds overhead.
My walk to the
bulkhead crunched step by step to the beach.
Water’s up a bit,
temperature pleasant, drowsiness fled,
Awaiting 0548, our
eagle couple soared north, almost in reach.
Acts 1.1-11 read
aloud, amazing view ‘cross to Saratoga Passage.
Luke’s rendition
almost captures a screenplay scene.
Jesus
post-resurrection band attempt to clarify the message,
“Will the kingdom
come now or stay hidden behind a screen?”
With the patience of
the Infinite, Jesus repeats Himself.
“Neither time nor
season do I know, so ask not more.
What you must do is
await Spirit’s coming herself.
When power, presence
arrive, mission opens its door.”
Then happened the
mystic sight; into the sky He arose.
Like a balloon
released, disciples gazed, amazed, bereft;
Held by sudden
departure, they missed the scene’s close.
Total solitude, they
stood together, earth side of the cleft.
“Ahem! We see you
gazing up into the heavenly spaces.
First our script
says, ‘Be not afraid’, ‘tis angelic boiler-plate.
Your tears, your
downcast looks, your quizzical faces,
Seem to belie a
deeper need, perhaps an unsure fate.”
“Stay as you will or
return to life in Jerusalem or Galilee.
Don’t be launching
out with serious tread, down roads unknown.
Word Become Flesh has
entered Heavens portals, He didn’t flee.
The ministry you’ve
been building has love, justice, grace sown.”
“You’ve got a chance
to find your place in this moment.
Be aware, breathe
deep, find your bearings where you are.
Check-in with those
close by, ‘Got a minute?’ a fine comment.
Be present, don’t
just do stuff, life is now, not distant, afar.”
Well my friends, this
festive day has once again come true.
The church year drama
soon completes its first half.
Bring the presence of
love to all you meet not just a few.
Be not afraid to
boldly proceed, await Spirit’s hearty laugh.
The Rev. Ronald Allen Melver, M.Div.
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