Magi came asking,
“Where is the child who has been born a king?”
When King Herod heard this, he was frightened.—Matthew 2.1-3
To one who rules by domination and retribution
love not only threatens, it disorients.
How does one fight such a sovereign,
whose rule is justice, whose law is mercy,
whose power is grace, whose authority is absolute?
Herod of my heart, surrender.
Beware your urge for power.
In the struggle for justice in the world,
and in the simplest conversation,
abdicate your throne.
Trust mercy.
Everyone is ruled.
Be ruled by love.
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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net
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