Is God’s Word Enough
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008
I’ve been saddened and contemplative since the recent action of the LCMS to cancel my favorite radio program “Issues, Etc.” That act in combination with some other events and conversations I’ve had at church have me deeply concerned about the direction of the LCMS and to a lesser extent, my local congregation (Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church ). In this frame of mind and after listening to an old episode of “Issues” I thought of a poem. I am obviously no poet, but it’s just something that came from inside me and I decided I’d have the balls to post it. So here it is:
Is God’s Word Enough?
Small is the service that is divine
Empty is the pew that is next to mine
Sinners hear of a Cross hewn rough
Wondering, “Is God’s Word enough?”
Drums and bands, they’ll bring the crowd
On their feet they’ll all sing loud
The dancers spin, soloist hot stuff
Does anyone notice; Is God’s Word enough?
The preacher has 5 tips for life
She certainly knows how to deal with strife
And when she asks if I want my stuff
Will I still ask, “Is God’s Word enough?”
Back to the service that is small yet true
Hearing of the sin that I still do
The answer was always on the Cross hewn rough
Who could still ask, “Is God’s Word enough?”
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