A foretold gamble

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 07 Apr 2012
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An idle gamble, careless toss,
while Christ was pierced upon the cross:
these both were long ago foretold
by God, by whom all is controlled.

Though not yet ending by his breath
all evil, malice, pain and death,
the miracles and resurrection of his Son
encourge (warn) — those bitter things will soon be gone.

‘This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. “Let’s not tear it,” they said ot one another. “Let’s decide by lot who will get it.” This happend that the scripture might be fulfilled which said, “They divided my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.”’ John 19:23,24 and Psalm 22 esp. v.18

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Comments

Submitted by peterelbee on
It is interesting reading your poems from texts of the bible. These, though short hold a lot of meaning.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you for that comment. And I am glad you found them meaningful. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

I expect the garment was handwoven by his mother - and strong and warm, still worth fighting over even after all the wear it had had. I'm sure it was a common practice, and although one wonders why the Bible felt it was important enough to include, it does make the story more believeable and personal.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Hi, Jean. I'm glad they didn't fight over it, but cast lots!!

It certainly does give a personal element doesn't it, but it seems this was included to show a fulfilment of prophecy going on as this was mentioned in the messianic Psalm 22, and to make us aware that all is under God's control, though, as yet we don't always see it, or understand why he doesn't always intervene. But we are glad he gives time for many to be ready.

When I read this this morning, I wasn't happy with the punctuation of the second verse, and felt it wasn't reading clearly. I've made an ammendment, but probably should take another look sometime. So, thanks for drawing my attention! Rhiannon